| Course Title: Substance Use Disorder with Laboratory |
| Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2026 |
| Description: In this course, we will review the contribution of memory processes to substance use disorder. We will review primary research literature and case studies that explore the neuronal plasticity that underlie drug addiction and long-term memory formation. After reviewing the scientific literature, we will examine the overlap between memory and addiction-related behaviors of rodents. This course will enable students to relate changes in neuronal structure and function to drug-associated behavioral changes. Together, students will use their gained knowledge to explore careers that intersect with substance use disorder by speaking with researchers, health professionals, or government officials. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences , SI - Speaking-Intensive |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| André White | 413-538-2148 | awhite@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026 | Lecture | Monday and Wednesday | 12:00PM - 01:15PM | TBA | TBA | Weekly |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026 | Laboratory | Friday | 12:00PM - 12:50PM | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: BIOL-210 or BIOL-220. | Take previously | Required |
| Coreq: BIOL-343L. | Take concurrently | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| This course includes work with live rodents. Only students who are willing to learn how to work with rodents should register for this course. |
| Course Tags | ||
| NEURO0001 | NEURO: Neuroscience & Behavior Major | This course has been approved to count towards the Neuroscience and Behavior major. |
| NEURO0002 | NEURO-LB: Neuroscience 300-level Lab | This course has been approved to count towards the Neuroscience and Behavior 300-level laboratory requirement. |
| LAIA0001 | LAIA: Liberal Arts in Action Courses | This is a Liberal Arts in Action course. |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 24 | Enrollment: 0 | Available: 24 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |