Neuropharmacology is the study of the mechanisms by which drugs affect nerve cells, circuits of nerve cells, the brain and behavior. The course introduces the basic concepts of drugs, drug receptors, intracellular signaling mechanisms, synaptic transmissions, pharmacokinetics, learning, mood and behavior. Building on that foundation, the course covers specific drugs such as antidepressants, painkillers, antipsychotics and sedatives. Drugs being tested for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's will be discussed.