PSY V03 - Introduction to Biological Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Jose Trujillo, Becca Porter, Niki Milani
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    40–80 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. The course emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, including physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms. Brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and cognitive behavior including speech and language will be considered. Also addressed are drug use, psychological disorders, and brain pathology.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:00am–11:15am