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PSYC 220 –  Introduction to Psychobiology (CRN: 48374) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2024

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PSYC 220 Introduction to Psychobiology

This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: PSYC 100
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a, E5b
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B2 or D), UC (IGETC Area 4 or 5B)
C-ID: PSY 150

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Department: Psychology

Number of Units: 3


Section
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/16-05/14
Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm
Days: T
Building: 10 Room: 0195
Instructor: James Clifford Jr
HYA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/16-05/14
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: James Clifford Jr
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 29, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund January 29, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" February 4, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" April 25, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 14, 2024
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