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Behavioral Pharmacology
BCMP 213

Course Information

Description

This course serves as an introduction to the behavioral pharmacology of psychoactive drugs (e.g., stimulants, cannabinoids, opioids, psychedelics, anxiolytics, antipsychotics).  It is organized in a seminar format with emphasis on behavioral methodology (i.e., model and assay development) and pharmacological analysis (i.e., receptor selectivity and efficacy).  Special attention is paid to the behavioral processes involved in tolerance, drug dependence, addiction, and treatment.

Class Notes

Location: Cambridge Campus, RM TBD

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
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Course Component Lecture
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students