PSYC 473FPsychoactive Substances

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Psychoactive Substances: The Hijacked Brain An integrated approach to understanding how various psychoactive substances alter brain function and behavior. Emphasis will be on the research related to both normal and atypical neurological functioning when psychoactive substances are used. The primary goal of this neuroscience seminar is to acquire science-literate skills in the field of psychopharmacology by engaging in opportunities for critical thinking, oral presentations, and an independent completion of an empirical literature review. Prerequisites: PSYC 111 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 243 with a grade of C or higher and PSYC 344 with a grade of C- or higher. Students must earn a grade of C- or higher for the course to apply to the major. Course restricted to junior/senior psychology or integrative neuroscience majors. This course will fulfill the seminar requirement for Integrative Neuroscience.