PSYC3386

Psychopharmacology

Name: Psychopharmacology
Rating: 4.48 (260 reviews)

This course explores psychopharmacology, the science of drugs and behavior. We will discuss synaptic neurochemistry as associated with a number of specific mechanisms of drug action and outline brain circuits which mediate drug actions such as reward. Major classes of psychotropic drugs will be introduced, including both drugs of abuse and psychotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of mood disorders and psychosis.

Course overview

Department: Psychology and Neuroscience
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.48 / 5

Based on 260 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sindy Cole
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.70/5
Jeffrey Lamoureux
Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.46/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Sindy Cole · Stokes Hall 195S MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered