PSYCH 36900 - Behavioral Pharmacology (B)

GER
3/B

This course will provide information on the interrelationship of pharmacology and behavior. The relationship of licit, illicit and therapeutic drugs and their use and abuse will be explored in the context of their historical use and biological effects. Topics discussed include an overview of the nervous system, basic psychopharmacology, drug classification and specific drugs such as alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, marijuana, and psychotherapeutic agents.

prereq: ENGL 12000,. PSYCH 24900 or 25000, PSYCH 30000 or perm instr.
3 hrs
3 cr.