PS - 265 Psychobiology

Credits: 3

The biological bases of behavior. Topics include the nervous system, endocrine system, sensory system, and motor system. Special attention is given to methodology, brain damage and disorders, 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; Expanded Literacies: Scientific Inquiry recommended