PSYC 4438 Genetics of Brain Diseases
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
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Neuroscience B.S.: Systems Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.29 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.54 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | William Snider | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 15 |