PHAR 5091.014

Course Name: Therapeutics: Central Nervous System Pharmacotherapeutics

Course Director: Drs. Lance McMahon and Steve Mifflin

Course Content:

This course will provide a background of the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the central nervous system (CNS). Lecture topics will include an overview of the CNS, anti-anxiety medications, hypnotic drugs, antidepressant medications, antipsychotic medications, treatments for Parkinson's and anti-convulsant medications.

Grading: The course will include one examination and one class discussion based on a journal article. Grading will be based on the exam (60%), class participation (35%), and attendance (5%). The course will be graded on a lettered scale.

Pre-requisites: INTD 5000 and consent of Instructor

Credit Hours: 0.5 credit

When offered: Fall Semester