May 01, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Academic Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-727 Psychopharmacology

4 semester credits
This course extends the study of brain chemistry into the topic of drugs and the chemical treatment of emotional and behavior disorders. This course provides an overview of drugs and biological interventions commonly used in clinical practice, their underlying brain mechanisms, and the research to support their effectiveness. Additionally, attention will be given to the cautions and responsibilities of psychopharmacy.
Pre-requisites: PSY-707  
Co-requisites: PSY-727L  must be taken in the same term (concurrent) if not completed previously.
Delivery Method: Distance/Electronically Mediated
Grading Default: Letter
Note: Elective
Learning Outcome(s):  

  1. Identify basic constructs of pharmacy, with an emphasis on neural mechanisms
  2. Describe the biochemistry implicated
  3. Compare the working hypotheses related to various medication regimens currently used to treat the selected mental disorder categories
  4. Discuss issues of diversity that would impact pharmacotherapy considerations



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