Drugs of Abuse from Neurobiology to Behavior
NS&B 326
Spring 2011
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 326 |
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the neuroscience of substance abuse. This is a lecture course with seminar-style student presentations and group discussions. The lecture portion of the course emphasizes basic principles of neuropharmacology, distribution and elimination of drugs, drug-receptor interactions and dose-response relationships, structure of neurons, neurophysiological mechanisms involved in synaptic activity, and the distribution of specific neurotransmitter systems. With a focus on pharmacokinetics, research methodology, and addiction processes, the mechanism of drug action as a basis for evaluation of behavioral functions will be explored. The seminar portion of the course will focus on the neurobiological actions of specific drug classes, including stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and opioids. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Interpretation
Students will be exposed to research methodologies and neuro-pharmacology necessary to design and prepare experiments.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM NS&B |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [NS&B213 or BIOL213 or PSYC240] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(NS&B) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Text book (to be determined) and primary literature
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Examinations and Assignments:
2 exams (mid-term & final), 1 group presentation and 1 term paper |
| Instructor(s): Sharf,Ruth Times: .....F. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE139; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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