PSYC 312 - Biological Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Sean P. Fannon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 312
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course will focus on how the brain produces thought and behavior. It will explore the physiological, biochemical, genetic, and evolutionary mechanisms underlying fundamental human capacities such as sensory perception, movement, sleep, dreaming, emotion, motivation, memory and language. Students will explore the broader ethical and societal implications of recent advances in neuroscience, as well as the variety of research methods used to achieve these advances. Students will dissect brains and other nervous tissue and record psychophysiological signals to provide a deeper understanding of nervous system anatomy and physiology. This is a basic course for psychology, biological science and allied health majors.
    Usually Held
    Tue Sat, Tue 7:00pm–8:30pm, Wed 9:00am–12:05pm, Thu 9:00am–12:05pm