Bases of Neuropsychopharmacology

Undergraduate

Mechanisms of drug action and classification of psychoactive agents. Elements of pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination) and a review of the major groups of psychoactive agents including hypnotics, analgesics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, psychostimulants and neuroleptics, emphasizing mechanisms and consequences of drug action on selected neurotransmitter systems (dopaminergic, noradrenergic,cholinergic, serotonergic). Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to NEUR, PSYC (single or combined) majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90. Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2P36 or (PSYC 2P35); PSYC 1F90 Cross-Listing(s): PSYC 3P67 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.