This course provides a general overview of behavioural pharmacology in the context of reading, critiquing, and communicating peer-reviewed literature. Specific discussions of research methodologies and ethics in behavioural pharmacology will be included.

Antirequisite(s): Psychology 4222F/G, Pharmacology 4380A/B, Physiology and Pharmacology 4980E, Psychology 3392F/G (if taken at King’s in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25).

Prerequisite(s): Psychology 2221A/B, Psychology 2135A/B, and Psychology 2840F/G (or Psychology 2801F/G, Psychology 2802F/G, the former Psychology 2800E, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, Psychology 2855F/G or Psychology 2856F/G) and registration in the third or fourth year of Honours Specialization in Psychology, Honours Specialization in Applied Psychology, Honours Double Major, Major or Specialization in Psychology, or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.