*The instructor reserves the right to make changes to (delete, add, or modify) this syllabus as the semester progresses.
| Timeline | Topic | Assignments |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Conference Call • Welcome & Corse Introduction • Syllabus Review Overview of Psychopharmacology Neurobiology Pharmacology Diagnostic Considerations | Activities |
| Week 2 | Depressive Disorders Bipolar Disorders Anxiety Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | Test |
| Week 3 | Psychotic Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Borderline Personality Disorders Substance-Related Disorders | Activities |
| Week 4 | Antidepressant Medications Bipolar Medications Antianxiety Medications Antipsychotic Medications Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products | Test |
| Week 5 | When to Reevaluate Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Psychopharmacology with pregnancy Regulations for Writing Prescriptions | Activities |
| Week 6 | Caffeine / Nicotine Alcohol Monoamine Oxidase and Uptake Inhibitors | Test |
| Week 7 | SSRIs Placebo & Nondrug Treatments Mood Stabilizers / Lithium | Activities |
| Week 8 | Anxiolytics Benzodiazepines Anticonvulsants | Test |
| Week 9 | ADHD in Adults and Children Opiates Pain Management | Activities |
| Week 10 | Currently in Research | Final Exam |
Midterm grade will come from the average grades of activities and tests up to the end of Week 5.