Psychopharmacology
PSYC 334
Fall 2012
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01
02
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 334 |
The purpose of this course is to examine basic principles of psychopharmacology. After reviewing the bases of neural communication and functioning, the use and/or misuse of various classes of drugs will be reviewed. Special emphasis will be given to the role of drugs in treating psychological disorders. Topics to be discussed include treatment of psychological disorders, analgesic medications, pharmacology of drug abuse, and psychopharmacology of special populations (adolescents and geriatric populations). Class activities include lectures and discussions. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [PSYC220 or NS&B220] OR [NS&B213 or BIOL213 or PSYC240] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (NS&B) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Robert M. Julien, Claire D. Advokat, Joseph E. Comaty, A PRIMER OF DRUG ACTION, TWELFTH EDITION. ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-3343-9, ISBN-10: 1-4292-3343-5
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Examinations and Assignments:
3 tests (multiple choice and essay); 2 take-home essays; in-class writing assignments |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
If you need to email Prof. Batis, please contact him at jbatis@wesleyan.edu, and put PSYC334 in Subject line. |
| Instructor(s): Batis,Jeffery Clark Times: ....R.. 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: -5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Batis,Jeffery Clark Times: .M..... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: JUDD113; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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