PSYC 310 - Biological Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Alan S. Keys, Sejin L. Niehorster-Cook PhD, Mark A. Dennis, Trenton C. Simmons, Chris T. Tromborg, Sejin Niehorster-Cook PhD
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 310
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    The primary focus of this course is on the nervous system and the connection between its structure, function, and human behavior. This course provides an in-depth examination of the � � � � � � anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system, neural development, neuronal communication, and genetic influences on neural structure and function. Structural and functional interactions of the nervous system with the endocrine, digestive, and immune systems are also examined. Other topics include the nervous system's role in sensation, perception, motor activity, circadian rhythms, sleep, motivation, emotion, sex, gender, learning, memory, language, cognition, and consciousness. The neural bases of psychological disorders including addiction, depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia are also addressed.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:30pm–2:35pm