Biological Psychology

Spring 2025

Description

An introduction to basic processes involved in brain function and an overview of the biological bases of behaviors such as sleep, biological rhythms, sex, emotions, learning and memory, language, laterality, and psychophysiological states such as depression, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. The laboratory includes the study of neuroanatomy and experiments on topics such as EEG, GSR, biofeedback, hemisphere specialization, and cardiovascular reactivity.
Prerequisites: ENGL 130W or JOUR 130W (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, PSYC 101, PSYC 261.

Class Notes

The class is offered entirely online with no set day/time. Students are expected to complete class work asynchronously.

Class Details

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Harris, Adelaide K
Location

WWW ONLINE

Class Registration Information

Class #
2181
Course
PSYC 324 -
SECT 02
Units
4
Fees
Price TBA:
  • $ / unit
Capacity
24/24
Class Meeting Dates

01/21/2025 - 05/16/2025

Days

TBA

Times

PSYC 324 - SECT 02

Biological Psychology

Class: 2181 Units: 4

M-F 01/21/2025 - 05/16/2025 TBA

An introduction to basic processes involved in brain function and an overview of the biological bases of behaviors such as sleep, biological rhythms, sex, emotions, learning and memory, language, laterality, and psychophysiological states such as depression, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. The laboratory includes the study of neuroanatomy and experiments on topics such as EEG, GSR, biofeedback, hemisphere specialization, and cardiovascular reactivity.
Prerequisites: ENGL 130W or JOUR 130W (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, PSYC 101, PSYC 261.

Class Notes

An introduction to basic processes involved in brain function and an overview of the biological bases of behaviors such as sleep, biological rhythms, sex, emotions, learning and memory, language, laterality, and psychophysiological states such as depression, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. The laboratory includes the study of neuroanatomy and experiments on topics such as EEG, GSR, biofeedback, hemisphere specialization, and cardiovascular reactivity.

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Harris, Adelaide K
Location
WWW ONLINE