PSYC 15 - Biological Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Vicki P. Engelke
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Take PSYC-01A or PSYC-01AH; Minimum grade C, P;; Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 15
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 4I · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> An introduction to the scientific study of the biological bases for human thought and behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, research methods in biological psychology, the autonomic and peripheral nervous system; and the physiological mechanisms underlying sensation, perception, consciousness, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders.