Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021

     

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COLL 122 901 (CRN: 24727)

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON DRUGS

Long Title: THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON DRUGS: HOW PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AFFECT THE HUMAN BODY (MARTEL)
Department: College Courses
Instructors:
Kawachika, Spencer J.
Oh, Alison H.
Meeting: 7:00PM - 8:00PM T (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021) 
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 17
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 7-NOV-2024 4:00PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
 
Description: This course will help students understand: What neurochemical responses do drugs elicit in the brain, and how do these pathways lead to their respective physiological effects? In addition, students will develop a basic understanding of the history, legality, classifications, and harmful effects of three drug classes - stimulants, depressants, and psychedelics - and the common substances within each.