PSYC 4438 Genetics of Brain Diseases

Name: Genetics of Brain Diseases
Rating: 4.29 (15 reviews)

This course will explore the manifestations and causes of important neurological and psychiatric diseases. A major focus will be the impact of advances in genetics and genomics on our understanding of these disorders. Diseases with major public health impact including Alzheimers disease, autism, and schizophrenia will be covered in detail. This course will provide excellent preparation for further study of brain disorders in the setting of medicine, allied health professions, public health, public policy, or the pharmaceutical industry.3

Course overview

Department: Psychology and Neuroscience
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically

Catalog details

Prerequisites: PSYC2285

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Requirements fulfilled

Neuroscience B.S.: Systems Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.29 / 5

Based on 15 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

William Snider
Fall 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.54/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · William Snider · 245 Beacon Street Room 125 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered