PSYC3390 · Psychology

Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Michael McDannald

Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.5

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Michael McDannald

Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.5

About this course

All people are directly or indirectly impacted by psychiatric disorders. It is now clear that virtually all psychiatric disorders have their basis in the brain. This course will explore the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders. We will focus particularly on clinical studies examining brain function in people with psychiatric disorders and animal models aiming to better understand these disorders. Students are expected to have a strong background in neuroscience prior to entering this course.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.49 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.49 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.25 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.58 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3 hours

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Evaluation history 2 terms

All available terms for PSYC3390. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	1	4.6	4.8
Fall 2021	1	4.3	4.8