Intended for students with little or no background in Science. Topics include the pharmaceutical industry, the placebo effect, origin of drugs, laws, metabolism, drug dependence, over the counter medications, antibiotics, pain killers, stimulants, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine, marijuana, hallucinogens, birth control and steroids. Available as a free elective only for Science students. Lectures three hours a week.
Intended for students with little or no background in Science. Topics include the pharmaceutical industry, the placebo effect, origin of drugs, laws, metabolism, drug dependence, over the counter medications, antibiotics, pain killers, stimulants, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine, marijuana, hallucinogens, birth control and steroids. Available as a free elective only for Science students. Lectures three hours a week.