Psychology (PSYC)
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
PSYC 3204 [0.5 credit]
Drugs and Behaviour
Introduction to synaptic mechanisms and the arrangements of the transmitter-specific brain systems, followed by a discussion of neuro-pharmacological bases of normal and abnormal behaviour and of the behavioural effects of various classes of psychoactive drugs such as stimulants, tranquilizers, opiates.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 2200.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.