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PSY 134L - Laboratory in the Psychopharmacology of Drugs of Abuse

Psychological and Brain Sciences College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Laboratory in the Psychopharmacology of Drugs of Abuse

Instructor Name(s)

Szumlinski, Kippin, Kieflin

Course Description

The Laboratory in the Psychopharmacology of Drugs of Abuse is intended to serve as a first basic training for students interested in developing a research career in behavioral pharmacology. Participating in this laboratory exposes students to the various research methods used in the field of addiction-related research and exposes students to the psychobehavioral effects produced by the major classes of drugs of abuse: psychomotor stimulants, sedative hypnotics/depressants, hallucinogens, and narcotics.

Unit Value

5

Recommended Preparation

PSY 111 and 134

Prerequisites

PSY 106 or MCDB 126A or MCDB 126B or MCDB 126C; open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only.