NEUR-480 Neuropharmacology: The Biochemistry of Behavior (3)

Following an overview of central nervous system physiology, neuroanatomy, and neurochemistry, this course provides a detailed examination of the effects of drugs of abuse and psychopharmacotherapeutics on neural functioning. This overview introduces students to neuroreductionism and its implications for the prediction of drug effects and the pharmacological treatment on pathology. Crosslist: PSYC-613. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: NEUR-210 and NEUR-220.