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Drug Discovery in Neuroscience

CAS NE 556

  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • Scientific Inquiry II

Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS NE 102/116, NE 333, CH 203, NE major, and junior or senior standing g. - The process of drug discovery is complex especially when a drug is intended to treat a neurological disease. This discussion-heavy course examines the specific challenges of modern neuroscience drug discovery, including: target selection, pharmacodynamics, animal models, and clinical trials. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Scientific Inquiry II, Creativity/Innovation.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bushell BRB 121 MW 10:10 am-11:55 am Mts w/ CAS BI 556; If NE/BI556 is closed, please fill out the waitlist form at https://bit.ly/upnwlr.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bushell COM 212 MW 12:20 pm-2:05 pm NE/PS 333 is a prerequisite for undergraduate registration. If NE556 is closed, please fill out the waitlist form.

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