Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2024Class Size35–60 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePSYC 101 or PSYC H101, Minimum grade C Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionPrerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 101H. This 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. C-ID PSY 150. CSU,UCUsually HeldMon Wed 11:20am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 9:40am–11:10am, Tue 9:35am–12:40pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am