PSYC 310 - Biological Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Arnold E. Sanchez Ordaz, Shannon R. Colby, Palwasha Ahad, Marcia McCormick
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 310
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course examines the physiological determinants of behavior and cognition. The role of genetics, neural development, neural communication and pathways, brain structures, neurotransmitters, drugs, endocrine system, and sensory systems in typical and atypical behavior and cognition are addressed. Current theories related to the role of neural and biological processes in the etiology and treatment of psychological disorders, motor disorders, and other central nervous pathologies are presented. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:20am, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am