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PSYC 343 Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology

This course reviews current information on the clinical use of psychoactive medication. The course focuses on standard clinical psychopharmacology, applications of psychoactive medication, and relative merits of medication vs. psychotherapy rather than on illicit drugs. This course examines several classes of therapeutic drugs, such as neuroleptics, antidepressants, tranquilizers and hypnotics, their mechanisms of action and side effects, and research/experimental issues.

Prerequisites

Special information

Note: After registering, call the Psychology Department at 651-999-5820.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Apply knowledge to evaluation of topics such as abuses and side effects of drug use, and how the brain is involved in drug effects.
  • Evaluate societal issues as they relate to drugs and behavior.
  • Learn a basic and advanced level of knowledge in psychopharmacology.
  • Learn the methodologies used to study psychopharmacology.
  • Understand the historical and contemporary perspectives related to drugs and behavior.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
  • Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
  • Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
  • Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology Starr, Gary E Books for PSYC-343-21 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-343-21 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology Starr, Gary E Books for PSYC-343-21 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-343-21 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
21 Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology Starr, Gary E Books for PSYC-343-21 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-343-21 Spring 2025