PS - 265 Psychobiology

Credits: 3

The biological bases of behavior. Topics include the nervous system, the endocrine system, the sensory system and the motor system. Special attention is given to methodology, cerebral hemispheric specialization, recovery from brain damage, neurophysiology, neurotransmitters, psychoactive drugs, physiology of motivation, biological rhythms, physiology of sleep and physiological bases of memory. Limited to sophomore, junior and senior students.

Prerequisite(s): PS 109; MOT/Natural Science recommended