Course Code & Number
PSY 315
Course Title
Psychopharmacology
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: PSY 102 AND PSY 312
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Principles of pharmacology. Endogenous neuroactive substances produced in the body and in the brain. Chemicals that are used in a therapeutic context to treat psychological disorders. Chemicals with psychotropic effects. Abused chemicals.
Course Objectives
To give a comprehensive perspective for the importance and richness of electrochemical communication in the nervous system
To ensure that students can recognize different levels of drug actions starting from molecular level up to cellular, circuit and systems levels.
To develop an understanding for short-term and long-term effects of endogenous and exogenous neuroactive chemicals
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to;
a) Define the characteristics of psychoactive substances and different drug actions
b) Describe the possible actions of drugs on the structure and function of the nervous system
c) Compare the commonalities and differences between abused drugs
Distinguish the brain systems and neurotransmitters involved in different psychological disorders
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Course Readings |
40 |
| Exams/Quizzes |
68 |
| Oral Presentation |
5 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
