Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size35 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePrerequisite Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology with a grade of 'C' or better. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis 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. 