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PHARM 7515EX - Biological Basis of Addiction

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 4
Term: 3739
Campus: External
Contact: Online
Restriction: Available for non-Award study after consultation with Program Director (students need to enrol at VCU and meet GradCert in International Addiction Studies entry criteria)
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assessment: Assignments, discussion board participation and exam
Syllabus:

This course/module is designed to provide an overview of the neuropharmacology of drugs of abuse and dependence, including basic principles of drug action as well as comprehensive coverage of the major classes of drugs (opioids, stimulants, nicotine, alcohol, sedatives, cannabis, hallucinogens). You will study mechanisms of action, effects, pharmacokinetics as well as tolerance and dependence for each of these drugs/drug classes. The reasons for addiction including biological, genetic, cultural and other determinants will be discussed. You will learn about laboratory based methods used in addiction research.

Course Fees

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Program of Study

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
4
0.16666
          
  

* This course is not normally offered to international students studying within Australia.


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3739 Mon 18/09/2017 Fri 22/09/2017 Fri 27/10/2017 Fri 24/11/2017


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Independent Study
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
36110 01EX 45 32 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.