PSY 296: Neuropsychology of Addiction

online available

In this course, students will study the basic principles of pharmacology, including both pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the application of these principles to addictive drugs. In particular, students will focus on the functioning of the nervous system with an emphasis on neurotransmission, the evolution of our understanding of the biological mechanisms of addiction, and various physiological effects, including the mechanism of action of both legal and illegal psychoactive drugs.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; PSY 240 minimum grade "C"

Level II Prereq: PSY 100 and BIO 101 or BIO 102 are strongly recommended

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered online   offered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered online   offered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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