CHEM0102A-F14
Chem of Mind-Altering Drugs
The Chemistry of Mind-Altering Drugs
In this course we will investigate basic principles of chemical signaling in the brain and how commonly-abused drugs alter brain chemistry to distort perception. We will survey the molecular structure of drugs, principles of drug-receptor interactions, and the mechanisms of drug action in five major classes of drugs: opiates, stimulants, cannabinoids, sedatives, and hallucinogens. We will also examine chemical dependency and current research into pharmaceutical treatments for addiction. This course does not require prior experience in chemistry. 3 hrs. lect.
In this course we will investigate basic principles of chemical signaling in the brain and how commonly-abused drugs alter brain chemistry to distort perception. We will survey the molecular structure of drugs, principles of drug-receptor interactions, and the mechanisms of drug action in five major classes of drugs: opiates, stimulants, cannabinoids, sedatives, and hallucinogens. We will also examine chemical dependency and current research into pharmaceutical treatments for addiction. This course does not require prior experience in chemistry. 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2014
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 311(MBH 311)
- Schedule:
- 9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Sep 8, 2014 to Dec 5, 2014)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Kelli Kazmier
- Subject:
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Department:
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92695
- Subject Code:
- CHEM
- Course Number:
- 0102
- Section Identifier:
- A