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PSY 215 - Drugs & Human Behavior


The study of the drug development and testing, drug action, and drug use and abuse on human behavior. General topics include: basic principles of pharmacology and drug action, “new” drug development, theories of psychopharmacology, theories of emotion/motivation/reward, drugs and the nervous system, psychostimulants, alcohol, hallucinogens, psychiatric medications, and substance abuse treatment.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: PSY 100  and (PSY 110  or FYS 125)]
Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

Units: 3