PSYC G250 - Psychobiology

    Recent Professors
    Arnold Sanchez Ordaz, Yvonne Portillo, Laura Duvall, Ivette Merced Rudolph, David McPatchell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    32–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC G250
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 4I · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    This course introduces the biological bases of behavior, and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. How biological factors such as genetics, hormones, neurochemistry, and the brain influence psychological phenomena will be presented. Topics include the biopsychology of psychological disorders, personality, emotions, memory, gender, sexuality, addiction, sleep, and dreams. C-ID: PSY 150.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm