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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
explain the basic principles of psychopharmacology
describe brain and nerve anatomy
explain the concepts of substance abuse, addictive behaviour and substance dependence
discuss the types and mechanisms of Drug Tolerance
explain the physiological, psychological and sociological factors of drug abuse and addiction
list the major categories of psychoactive drugs, and describe their effects, methods of use, and potential for addiction and dependence
Course contents
Introduction: Definition and basic principles of Psychopharmacology (chemical neurotransmission, transporters, receptors (classes (amines, amino acids, neuropeptides, peptide hormones and gases, their subclasses and distribution in CNS,), receptor types (ionotropic and metabotropic) ion channels and enzymes as targets of…
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PHA 404.