PSYC13-308: Drugs and Behaviour

Description

 This subject comprises an overview of issues pertaining to psychoactive drugs, especially drugs of abuse. Topics covered include the different classes of psychoactive drugs and their effects; the basis of drug actions in the brain; theories of drug addiction and alcoholism; substance abuse treatments; therapeutic uses of psychoactive drugs; and drugs and society. This subject also aims to develop a critical thinking perspective on issues and findings in drugs and alcohol research.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: PSYC13-308
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychopharmacology;
  2. Comprehend and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of Psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach.
  3. Apply knowledge and skills of Psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
  4. Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of Psychology and communicate these in written oral format.
  5. Demonstrate self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in Psychology.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

All Psychology programs are accredited in the sequence presented and designed to provide students with learning and graduate outcomes in line with APAC accreditation standards. In order to meet these outcomes, students in the Undergraduate program should complete PSYC11, then PSYC12, and finally PSYC13 subjects in the order sequenced.
Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
Semester start: 09/09/2024
Subject start: 09/09/2024
Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
Teaching census: 04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
By browsing this site you accept that cookies are used to improve and personalise our services to you for a better experience on our website and for social activity. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to our use of cookies statement
I Agree