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Drug Discovery in Neuroscience

CAS BI 556

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

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 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bushell FLR 122 MW 10:10 am-11:55 am “NE/PS 333 is a required undergraduate prerequisite for NE/BI 556. NE/BI 556 enrolls from the waitlist. Please fill out the waitlist form at https://bit.ly/upnwlr.

SPRG 2027 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bushell MW 12:20 pm-2:05 pm If NE/BI556 is closed, please fill out the waitlist form.

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