Basics of Psychopharmacology

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course surveys basic neuropharmacology and the actions of psychoactive drugs used to treat psychological disorders. It covers basic principles of neuropharmacology, distribution and elimination of drugs, drug-receptor interactions, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry and neurophysiology. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the pharmacological treatment of psychological disorders and to provide a foundation for advanced study in behavioural neuroscience, neuropsychopharmacology and related areas. Prerequisites: 6 credits of PSYC at the 200 level; PSYC 231/232 (230) recommended but not required. Three credits.