Biology 344

Regular university classes run from Aug. 28, 2026 to Dec. 4, 2026
Regular deadline to add/drop: Sep. 3, 2026 12:00pm  
Regular last day to withdraw: Nov. 6, 2026  

Biology 344 BIO 344
Brain Chemistry and Pharmacology 3 (3-0-0-0-0)

Principles of pharmacology and the actions of psychoactive drugs on the neurochemistry of the human brain. Neurotransmitters and neurmodulators are discussed from a cellular level to their influence on heaviour and cognition, including changes resulting from use of experimental, therapeautic, and recreational pharmaceutical agents.

Prerequisites: Biology 201 and (Biology 243 or Biology 261 or Biology 343 or Biochemistry 343 or Psychology 275) and 2nd year standing required
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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