PSYCH 687R

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Seminar in Psychopharmacology

Psychology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

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

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

0

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Psych 585 or equivalent

Title

2. Apply psychopharmacological principles

Learning Outcome

Objective. Apply psychopharmacological principles to therapeutic and clinical situations.Measurement: Mid- term examinations, comprehensive final examination, in-class presentation.

Title

3. Understand drug metabolism, adverse effects, etc.

Learning Outcome

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.

Title

1. Broad knowledge of psychopharmacological perspectives

Learning Outcome

Objective. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the basic theoretical perspectives that guide psychopharmacological development.Measurement: Mid-term examinations, comprehensive final examination, in-class presentation.