PSYC-29203 credit hours

Drugs and Behaviour

Psychology · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year

PSYC-2920 prerequisites

1 course appears in this chain, up to 1 level deep. 1 is needed whichever route you take: PSYC-1000

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PSYC-1000Introductory Psychology

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Taking PSYC-2920 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.

Where PSYC-2920 counts

Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

  • NSCI 3-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
  • NSCI 4-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
  • NSCI HONOURS BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE

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Description

An examination of the physiological means through which drugs exert their effects on behaviour will constitute the core of this course. Topics covered include the assessment of behavioural drug effects, the basic structure and function of the nervous system, and the general principles of pharmacology.

Requisite courses

PSYC-1000 [prerequisite(s)].

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.