PSYC 241 - Introduction to Psychobiology

    Recent Professors
    A. Melkonian, C. Bergado, A. Mendez, R. Lewellen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass." This course is a study of the biology of behavior, covering cells and what they do; and the structure, function, and development of the nervous and hormone systems. It also covers sensory processes, the neurological basis of motivated and emotional behavior, along with a series of specific behavioral categories, such as pain, aggression, sleep, dreaming, sexual behavior and mental illness. In addition, it explores the biological basis of the higher cerebral functions crucial to human beings as Homo sapiens, learning, memory, intelligence, thought and language.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Introduction to Psychobiology
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:10am–11:25am, Mon Wed 2:45pm–4:00pm, Mon Wed 8:10am–9:25am, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:15am