Introduction to Neuropharmacology

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This course introduces drug-induced changes in the functioning of the nervous system. The specific focus of this course will be to provide a description of the cellular and molecular actions of drugs on synaptic transmission. This course will also refer to specific diseases of the nervous system and their treatment in addition to giving an overview of the techniques used for the study of neuropharmacology. Additional topics include factors affecting responses to drugs, properties of drugs, the kinetics of drug-receptor interactions, dose-response relationship, the principles of synaptic transmission, and criteria for synaptic transmitters. Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.