PSYCH 4 - Introduction to Biological Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Sarah M. Reinhard
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    26–44 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000 - Introduction to Psychology OR PSYCH 1H - Honors General Psychology
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:20am–12:40pm, Mon Wed 9:40am–11:00am, Wed 6:30pm–7:50pm