Course Catalog - 2020-2021

     

COLL 122 - 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
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
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.