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May 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PSYC 210 - Drugs and Human Behavior
PREREQUISITES: PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology and ENGL 111 - English Composition
PROGRAM: Behavioral Sciences
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Examines theories and research related to human drug use and abuse. Drug pharmacology; physiological effects of drugs on the nervous system; social and psychological issues affecting drug abuse; the treatment, effects, prevention of substance abuse; and therapeutic uses of drugs in mental illness will be addressed.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of drug use and abuse.
- Identify the various scientific research methods used in evaluating drug use and abuse.
- Differentiate various drugs and their effects on the nervous system.
- Describe drug psychopharmacology.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the social, psychological, and behavioral reasons for drug abuse.
- Analyze various treatment methods of drug abuse.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the prevention of drug abuse.
- Critique the treatment of mental illness with drugs.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Drug Pharmacology
- Social and Behavioral Adaptations
- Research Design
- Drug Abuse Treatment
- Neurophysiology
- Drug Abuse Prevention
- Neurotransmitters
- Drug Therapies
- The Nervous System
- Dependence and Addiction
- Individual Drugs and their effects (i.e., Antipsychotic, Alcohol, Opiates, Antidepressants, etc.)
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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