PSYCH 103 - Biological Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Shelly Fichtenkort
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    75 students
    Difficulty
    5.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYCH 103
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and 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 Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am