Course Catalog Information (24-25)
PSYC 24
Introduction to Psychobiology
Course Description
This course explores the biological processes that underlie our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with an emphasis on the genetic, neural, and chemical influences on such human concerns as addiction, emotional dysregulation, sleep, stress, neurological disorders, and sexual behavior. Some knowledge of biology is helpful.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and explain the research methods used specifically in psychobiological investigations and be able to understand when each is used and for what purpose.
- Describe the different processes that form the biological basis of behavior.
- Demonstrate understanding of the major structures and functions of the CNS.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- PSYC 1
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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