Drug Discovery in Neuroscience
CAS BI 556
Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASNE 102 (or BI 108), CH 102, and NE/PS 333. - 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, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, modeling of disease states within the context of the drivers and limitations of the Drug Discovery Industry. 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 | Meets with NE556. If BI 556 is closed or unavailable, please fill out the waitlist: https://bit.ly/upnwlr |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Bushell | COM 212 | MW 12:20 pm-2:05 pm | If NE/BI556 is closed, please fill out the waitlist form. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.

