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NSCI 325 The Science of Psychedelics Units: 3.00
An active learning-based course aimed at providing a thorough scientific perspective on psychedelics. Students will learn about the historical and cultural relevance of psychedelics, their mechanisms of action, and their current and predicted therapeutic use. Emphasis will be placed on rigorously verified knowledge surrounding psychedelic therapy. Course format encourages students to acquire and/or perfect essential learning competencies such as critical thinking, independent learning, problem-solving, communication and teamwork.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office.
Learning Hours: 120 (24 Lecture, 24 Group Learning, 36 Online Activity, 24 Off-Campus Activity, 12 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Appraise the demonstrated and proposed psychedelics therapy.
- Assess the ratio risk and benefits of psychedelic therapy.
- Compare the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of various psychedelics.
- Contrast and compare the mechanisms of action of psychedelics and psychedelic-like drugs.
- Recognize and appraise the historical and cultural uses/significance of psychedelics.