PSYC 121 - Drugs and Behavior

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2
Overview of psychoactive drugs (prescription, illicit, over-the-counter) and dietary supplements, basic principles of psychopharmacology, and introduction to scientific theories and practices related to drug development. Emphasis on marketing strategies, historical influences on drug use, and government restrictions.

Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B2 - Lower Division Life Sciences