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PSYC 220 Introduction to Psychobiology

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Course Description

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. 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.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9B2, 9D3
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B2; Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4; Area 5B)
C-ID: PSY 150