PSYCH 329 - Psychopharmacology

Institution:

Golden Gate University-San Francisco

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Description:

Examines the principles of neuroscience and the brain mechanisms that are responsible for behavior: the underpinnings of the study of psychopharmacology. You will then explore the major psychotherapeutic drugs, the metabolism of medications and their actions on neurotransmitter systems. Emphasis is on choice of medication, mode of action and side effects. You will learn how to use Internet databases, reference texts and websites to update your knowledge. The course will include a focus on the pharmacology of special populations: women, multicultural, pediatric and geriatric. Drugs of abuse and the biological basis of addiction, popular herbal and alternative medicines will also be explored.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ggu.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 442-7800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

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