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29957-01 - Lecture: Psychopharmacology and Neurotoxicology (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Amandine Grimm (amandine.grimm@unibas.ch)
Hallam Gugelmann (hallam.gugelmann@unibas.ch) Martin Hardmeier (martin.hardmeier@unibas.ch) Matthias Emanuel Liechti (matthias.liechti@unibas.ch) Dino Lüthi (dino.luethi@unibas.ch, Assessor) Deborah Rudin (deborah.rudin@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Schedule may change (see on ADAM) Week 1: Introduction and overview (D. Rudin; D. Lüthi) Week 2: Fast-acting neurotoxins (H. Gugelmann); Monoamine system (D. Rudin; D. Lüthi) Week 3: Endocannabinoid system (H. Gugelmann) Week 4: Cholinergic system; GABA and glutamatergic system (D. Rudin; D. Lüthi) Week 5: Neurotoxic viruses and warfare agents (H. Gugelmann); Cellular assays (A. Grimm) Week 6: Neurological evaluation (M. Hardmeier); Mitochondrial toxicity (A. Grimm) Week 7: Self-study MC exam (on a separate date to be announced) |
| Learning objectives | -To understand how chemicals and drugs interact with neuronal structures and functions. -Ability to evaluate example cases. |
| Bibliography | Lecture slides on ADAM. Further reading: Klaassen, Casaretts & Dull’s, Toxicology, The basis science of poisons, Chapter: Toxic responses of the nervous system. Goodman & Gilman’s, Manual of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, paperback, McGraw Hill Medical, (available as small paper back or full hard cover book) a. Chapter 6-11: Drugs acting at synaptic and neuroeffector junctional sites b. Chapter 12-23: Drugs acting on the central nervous system and neurotransmission in the CNS |
| Comments | Film and sound recordings during the course are strictly forbidden (recorders may be confiscated) |
| Weblink | Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Admission requirements | Completed Bachelor degree |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 26.02.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 05.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 12.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 19.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 26.03.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 02.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 09.04.2025 | 08.15-10.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 16.04.2025 | 11.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Modules |
Electives Master Science in Pharmacy: Recommendations (Master's Studies: Science in Pharmacy) Module Specialisation: Medical Nanosciences (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Translating Pharmacology and Drug Safety to Humans (Master's Studies: Drug Sciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Please refert to the list: https://pharma.unibas.ch/en/education/assessments-and-credit-points/continuous-assessments/ |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften |