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| Semester: | Spring 2024 |
| Number: | 0502-625-001 |
| Instructor: | Susan Farella-Busch |
| Days: | Tuesday 8:00 pm - 9:50 pm |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - NEX 157 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Notes: |
For majors only |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
This course will develop an understanding of how psychotropic drugs operate as well as how medications alter nuerochemical functioning. The cases of side-effects and drug interactions will also be presented. Finally, the process of getting FDA approval for new medications will be discussed. |
| Learning Goals: |
The primary learning objectives of the course are to:(1) Explain basic concepts of neuroanatomy, neurobiology, and neurochemistry(2) Understand basic Psychopharmacology and pharmacokinetics.(3) Learn about the pharmacological treatment of:a. Psychotic disordersb. Mood disordersc. Personality disordersd. Substance Abuse disorderse. Dementiaf. Anxiety Disordersg. Sleep/Eating/Attention Disorders(4) Understand problems related to medication adherence(5) Understand cultural, ethical, and legal issues related to psychopharmacological treatment of mental and emotional disorders.(6) Understand the risks and signs of addiction to medications. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |