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    PSYC 140 - Introduction to Biopsychology

    Recent Professors
    Katharine L. Campi, Robert C. Lennartz
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Completion of PSYC C1000 with grade of "C" or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PSYC 140
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Formerly known as PSYC 40 An introduction to biopsychology focusing on the relationship between the nervous system and behavior. Emphasis on physiological, biochemical, and neuroanatomical foundations of behavior and mental processes. Topics include the central nervous system function and its relation to psychoactive drug effects, sensory/perceptual processes, sleep and dreaming, learning phenomena, memory mechanisms, human communication disorders, and abnormal behavior. (C-ID PSY 150) (CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Tue 9:30am–10:50am