Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Neuropharmacology

PSYC 3506  Neuropharmacology

Prerequisites:

PSYC 2605

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Drugs and their effects on neural function are described and evaluated in detail. Although all major pharmacological classes of drugs are reviewed, the main emphasis is on current issues in the biochemical bases of neuropharmacology. The use of pharmacological tools in neuroscience research, including clinical issues and dependence is discussed. The course will also touch on social and historical issues relating to pharmacology. The student should have a basic understanding of chemistry and neuroanatomy. This course may be credited towards Science.