TransfermaticPSYCH at West Los Angeles College

    PSYCH 002 - Biological Psychology

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYCH 001.
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course examines behavior from a biological, physiological approach. A detailed examination of the anatomy and physiology of the neuron and brain is provided, including the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. Sensory systems are presented, including vision, audition, and somatosensory. A biopsychological perspective is taken to study motivation, emotion, language, sleep, consciousness, sexual behavior, and mental illness. (GE Areas - IGETC: 5B; CSU GE: B2)