PSYC 311 - Biological Psychology Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Alan S. Keys, Sejin L. Niehorster-Cook PhD, Sejin Niehorster-Cook PhD
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    PSYC 310 with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 310.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 311
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course involves the applied study of the nervous system, focusing on its anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and impact on behavioral and mental processes. This course will provide a foundation in the principles of the scientific method and practical experience in its application to the study of biological psychology. Specific topics include neuroanatomical organization of the nervous system with special emphasis on the brain; anatomy of neurons and glia; electrophysiology of nerves; anatomy and physiology of sensory systems; and psychophysical examination of sensorimotor processes and states of consciousness. Brain dissection procedures, microscopic analysis, interactive computer simulations, and lab experiments including electroencephalographic and electromyographic data collection will be utilized.
    Usually Held
    Wed 9:00am–12:15pm, Mon 9:00am–12:10pm, Mon 9:00am–12:15pm, Mon 9:00am–12:20pm