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BIO 157

Biological Bases of Psychiatric Disorders

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

This seminar will be an introduction to the neurobiological roots of psychiatric disorders; these will include Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar I and II, a variety of anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, as well as some characterological disorders. Enrollment is limited to BIO 15; an application is required. Enrollment by permission of professor.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 12322
0 / 15 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Sapolsky, Robert
3units

BIO 157: Biological Bases of Psychiatric Disorders

3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

This seminar will be an introduction to the neurobiological roots of psychiatric disorders; these will include Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar I and II, a variety of anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, as well as some characterological disorders. Enrollment is limited to 15; an application is required. Enrollment by permission of professor.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Seminar — Wednesday 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM — Sapolsky, Robert (Undergrad)

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