Neuropsychopharmacology (counts as a 709)

 (This course may be used as a Psyc 709)  -  Neuropsychopharmacology provides an overview of the neurobiology of major neurppsychiatric illnesses.  The course is divided into four modules related to behavioral disorders or disciplines:  The specific modules covered are:  affective disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia, and behavioral genetics.  The modules present material that integrates clinical and basic neurobiology approaches to research of complex behavioral disorders.  Each module covers a specific area using the following format:  clinical features basic and clinical neuroscience studies relevant to understanding the pathobiology and mechanisms of treatment of each set of disorders case presentation or outside speakers.