An overview of theory and research in psychopharmacology relating to therapeutic drugs. Topics may include: principles of pharmacology, neurotransmission and signaling pathways, symptoms and etiology of common mental disorders, and the biochemical, physiological, and behavioral effects of therapeutic drugs.

Prerequisites: PSY 106 or PSY 111 or MCDB 126A or MCDB 126B or MCDB 126C; open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, Pharmacology, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only.

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PSY106 . Scudder S L A Month Ago

She's very nice, a good lecturer and provides ample office hours. While attendance isn't a grade, it's not optional either. The content can be hard, but you can tell that she wants you to succeed. The exams are straightforward if you studied and kept up with content. She doesn't try to trick you. Highly recommend taking this class with her.

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PSYCH106 . Scudder S L 6 Months Ago

Took this upper-division class as a freshman. Lectures are information-dense but organized and clear. The professor explains concepts well and is an engaging speaker. Material requires consistent studying outside of class. Exams allow one page of notes.

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PSY106 . Scudder S L 6 Months Ago

Super amazing professor she is so passionate in helping her students really engage and understand the course. One of the best professors hands down. She really cares about student success and takes constructive criticism on her exams. There were 2 midterms, 1 final (non cumulative) and double sided cheat sheet.

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PSY106 . Scudder S L 8 Months Ago

very fair class structure and grading, good lectures, just show up to class

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PSY106 . Scudder S L 10 Months Ago

Loved the topics she taught in 106, along with her outlines of what is being taught is very straight forward and to the point. Very passionate for what she is teaching, and her grading scale is super fair, even if you do poorly on one exam, you can pick yourself up. 10/10

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Really enjoyed taking 106 with her, attendance is not directly tracked but you should go to lecture

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