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PSYC 2050 Introduction to Biological Psychology

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. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Credits

3.00 Credits(s)

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology with a grade of 'C' or better.

Distribution

Social Sciences

Advisories

Advisory: Successful completion of Biology 1500 or 1510 and English 1500 or 1501 with a `C? or better; 48 hours lecture. 96 Outside of class hours. (144 Total Student Learning Hours) 3 Units