Physiological Psychology

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Overview

Subject area

PSYCH

Catalog Number

30000

Course Title

Physiological Psychology

Department(s)

Description

This is a basic neuroscience course that will first introduce the building blocks of the central nervous system namely, the structure and function of neurons, brain neuroanatomy, basic neuropharmacology and different research methods to study the brain. We will then move and explore functional aspect of the brain, e.g. the processing of sensory information, learning and memory and decision-making. We will also discuss how neural activity is transformed into behavior.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

030555

Course Schedule