PSY M02 - Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience

    Recent Professors
    Micheal Huff, Veronique Boucquey, Julie Campbell, Nicholas Nardi, Aida Mahmud
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    1–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSY M02
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Addresses physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders. Notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Discusses ethical standards for human and animal research in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:00am–11:15am, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 10:00am–11:15am, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm