Psychological & Brain Sciences 535 - Drugs & Behavior
Spring
2025
01
3.00
Amanda Hamel
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
51430
Bartlett Hall room 206
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 Senior and Junior Psychology majors only. Pre Req: PSYCH 100 Psych 330 or Biology 572 and Chemistry are strongly recommended prerequisites.