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CS92PROD
Psychopharmacology
PSYC 334
Fall 2012
Section: 01   02  
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.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: [PSYC220 or NS&B220] OR [NS&B213 or BIOL213 or PSYC240]
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CIS)(NS&B)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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