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PSYC 3386 Psychopharmacology

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
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites
PSYC2285 or an equivalent neuroscience course.

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Neuroscience B.S.: Systems Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Psychology: Courses That May Be Applied to the Minor (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.48 / 5

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

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. 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