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Psychiatry

Neuropsychopharmacology
PSCR 32800 | 100 Units

  • Elective Type: Non-Clinical
  • Primary Instructor: Dr. Paul Vezina
  • Contact: Brandy Tyrpin | 773-834-0373 | btyrpin@bsd.uchicago.edu
  • Included in Lottery: No
  • Last Reviewed: March 9, 2007

Overview

A two quarter sequence for both graduate and undergraduate students. The sequence will entail a study of the effects of pharmacological agents on behavior with emphasis on physiological and biochemical mechanisms.

Objectives

Introduce students to issues involving brain behavior relationships with an emphasis on the critical evaluation of the contribution of different brain neurotransmitter systems to various behaviors.

Evaluation

Midterm Exam 30%
Final Exam 35%
Term paper 35%

Offered:

  • Winter

Schedule Notes

Arranged with instructor.

Course Limitations and Prerequisites

Maximum Students Enrolled: 101

Eligibility:
Fourth year
Prerequisites:
Consent of Instructor
Other: Prereq is Biosci 200 or Biochem 301