Seminar in Psychopharmacology

Hours

3.0 Credit, 0 Lecture, 0 Lab

Semester

Fall

Major classes of psychoactive drugs, emphasizing drug-behavioral interactions.

1. Broad knowledge of psychopharmacological perspectives

Objective. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the basic theoretical perspectives that guide psychopharmacological development.

Measurement: Mid-term examinations, comprehensive final examination, in-class presentation.

2. Apply psychopharmacological principles

Objective. Apply psychopharmacological principles to therapeutic and clinical situations.

Measurement: Mid- term examinations, comprehensive final examination, in-class presentation.

3. Understand drug metabolism, adverse effects, etc.

Objective. Understand the basic and clinical psychopharmacological principles including drug metabolism, drug action, adverse effects, and clinical use.

Measurement: Mid-term examinations, comprehensive final examination, and in-class presentation.