PSYC325 - Drug and Behavior Seminar

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Drug and Behavior Seminar
PSYC 325 SP

Crosslistings:
NS&B 325

This course provides a discussion of the history, biology, health, and social issues related to legal and illegal psychoactive drugs. The first half of the course will involve lectures and discussions related to the foundations of psychopharmacology, and will transition to student presentations of current topics in the area of drugs and social and biological psychology.

MAJOR READINGS

Grilly, David, DRUGS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR, (5th ed.), Allyn & Bacon: 2006
Primary source journal articles

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One of two quizzes, oral presentations, and short papers based on the presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course assumes familiarity with basic neural physiology, synaptic function, and neurotransmission, as well as with basic human behavior, psychopathology, social or health psychology. PSYC or NS&B majors who feel they meet these criteria are encouraged to contact Prof. McLaughlin regarding enrollment.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND PSYC240) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC240) OR PSYC101 AND PSYC251) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC251) OR NS&B213

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): McLaughlin,Peter Joseph

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: BTFDA413;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006