Psychological & Brain Sciences 535 - Drugs & Behavior
Fall
2025
01
3.00
Amanda Hamel
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
68845
Tobin Hall room 304
afhamel@umass.edu
Principles of pharmacology, behavioral testing, brain structure and neuron morphology, neurochemistry, mode and site of action of antianxiety and antipsychotic drugs, analgesics, hypnotics, sedatives, and anesthetics. Recreational drugs such as tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, discussed. Prerequisite: introductory psychology. Some chemistry recommended.
Open to junior and senior Psychology or Neuroscience majors. PSYCH 330 or BIOLOGY 372 Chemistry is a recommended prerequisite.