Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size45 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePSYC C1000 (formerly PSYC 100) Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, 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.Usually HeldTue 11:10am–12:25pm