Neurodegenerative Diseases

This course provides a hands-on introduction to deep learning, the core technology behind modern predictive and generative artificial intelligence systems. Learners will gain practical experience in building, training, and evaluating deep learning models for unstructured data, including images and natural language. The course covers neural networks, convolutional neural networks, transformers, large language models, and generative AI, with a strong emphasis on real-world and business applications.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the pharmacological management of neurological disorders, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and migraine pathophysiology. Learners will explore the mechanisms of action, therapeutic applications, and clinical considerations of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in neurological practice. The course also explains the underlying pathophysiology of migraine, including the biological processes involved in disease development and progression. Through evidence-based content and expert learning resources, participants will strengthen their understanding of neurological therapeutics and their application in clinical settings.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Dr. Adeleke Adesina, DO, FAAEM, FACEP
  • Provider: YouTube (@ftplectures)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Migraine Disorders
  • Provider: YouTube (@MigraineDisorders)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the foundational principles of deep learning. 
  • Design, implement, and evaluate deep learning models using Python and TensorFlow/Keras. 
  • Develop specialized deep learning models for unstructured data. 
  • Build and adapt generative AI systems. 
  • Evaluate deep learning solutions in business and applied contexts.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, prior familiarity with Python and fundamental machine learning concepts (such as training/validation/testing, overfitting/underfitting, and regularization) is required.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is intended for graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and industry practitioners who want a practical, implementation-focused introduction to modern deep learning. It is especially well suited for learners who already understand basic machine learning concepts and now want to build, train, and evaluate real deep learning models for unstructured data such as images, text, and video. Professionals in data science, machine learning engineering, software engineering, product development, and applied AI roles will benefit from the course’s hands-on, fast-paced approach and its coverage of contemporary architectures including convolutional networks, transformers, and large language models.

Course Outline

Therapeutics Approach to Treat Neurogeneration Diseases

Physical Pharmacy (Video)

Pharmacology Approach About Migraine Pathophysiology

Migraine Pathophysiology (Video)

Practice Quiz

MCQs (Problem)

Skills You Will Gain

TCA Pharmacology Migraine Mechanisms Neurotransmitter Regulation Clinical Therapeutics Drug Mechanisms Migraine Management Neurological Disorders Evidence-Based Treatment

Course Information

Duration

Less Than 1 Hour

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Maha Mir profile image
    Maha Mir Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FPS), Riphah International University