This course will introduce students to neuropsychopharmacology. Acute and long term effects of addictive drugs and drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders on neural function and behavior are discussed by integrating human and preclinical animal studies. Major types of drugs of abuse, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics will be discussed.
Prerequisite: NEUR 101.
Outcomes: Knowledge of the mechanisms of action of drugs, including illicit drugs and drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders.
Prerequisite: NEUR 101.
Outcomes: Knowledge of the mechanisms of action of drugs, including illicit drugs and drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders.