ECTS
5 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
The neuropsychopharmacology course deals with the molecular, cellular and integrated mechanisms underlying the mode of action of psychotropic drugs, using a few pathologies as examples (depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, ....). It aims to understand how the principles of pharmacology are specifically declined in the context of psychological disorders (e.g. pharmacodynamics, tolerance, physical and psychic dependence,...). Based on the advances in neurobiology research and their therapeutic applications in medication, the course aims to understand the concepts underlying the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Objectives
To know the neurobiological bases of different psychopathological states from a non-reductionist perspective.
Understand the molecular, cellular and integrated mechanisms underlying the mode of action of psychotropic drugs.
Master the concepts of psychopharmacology.
Understand the contribution of scientific research and biological knowledge to the understanding of psychological disorders and their treatment
Necessary pre-requisites
Have taken neuroscience courses in the undergraduate curriculum
Knowledge control
Written, 1H30, 2 sessions