PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychopharmacology

    Recent Professors
    George Ayoub
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    An introduction to clinical and nonclinical use of psychoactive drugs. Students gain an understanding of the effects of both therapeutic and recreational drugs on brain chemistry, and their role in modifying behavior and mental processes. Includes historical perspectives on drug use, drug development stages, and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychoactive drugs.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm