ISI - PSYC 4720 - Introduction to the Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs
Course Description
Introduction to the Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs provides an overview of neural mechanisms, behavioral responses, and addictive aspects of psychoactive drugs. This course is not designed to discuss psychotropic medications that are prescribed to individuals with a variety of Psychiatric / Psychological disorders. The class that discusses those topics is Psychology 4900/5900 (Psychopharmacology). The primary focus of this course is on the biological aspects of illicit drugs and how they work. The course will also discuss aspects of the addiction process and how drugs alter brain functioning that ultimately results in behavioral changes.
Joint-listed with PSYC 5720, additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.
Learner Outcomes
Student will understand neural mechanisms, behavioral responses, and addictive aspects of psychoactive drugs.
Required Course Materials
Julien, R.M. (2023). Julien's Primer of Drug Action (15th Ed.). Worth Publishing, Macmillan Learning. ISBN-13: 978-1-319-24486-6
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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COURSE NUMBER NOTICE
Beginning with the 2025-2026 Catalog year, the University of Idaho transitioned to 4-digit course numbers. As ISI works through this transition, you may continue to see 3-digit course numbers during this time. A crosswalk is available online.
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology- ISI - PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology (Complete)
- EP0034 - ISI - Pre-Req of PSYC 1101 Tra