NESC 3237
Drugs & Behaviour
Lec 01 selected
An introduction to behavioural psychopharmacology. The lectures involve basic anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system. Behavioural effects and underlying mechanisms of various psychoactive drugs are discussed. Specific topics covered are alcohol, tobacco, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, hallucinogens, tranquilizers, and antipsychotic drugs.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Tue, Thu 14:35-15:55
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Aaron Shephard. Fall 2026 is taught by Myles L., so details may differ. Open the PDF
Grading
15%Conference presentation or two thought papersChoose one format
25%Test 1September 28
25%Test 2October 31
25%Test 3During the exam period
10%ParticipationDiscussion posts and presentation feedback
Textbook
- Drugs and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology, 8th Edition, S. D. Hancock and W. A. McKim (optional)
Course rules
- Missed lectures
- Get notes from classmates; slides will be posted on Brightspace.
- Missed tests
- Alternate dates require a valid excuse and contacting the instructor at least four hours before class.
- Late papers
- Extensions require a valid excuse and contacting the instructor at least four hours before class.
- Missed presentations
- Alternate dates are considered only for valid excuses and advance contact at least four hours before class.
- Academic integrity
- Generative AI and large language models are strictly prohibited; cheating results in a zero.
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