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PSYC 220 – Introduction to Psychobiology (CRN: 48374) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105

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

College of San Mateo : Map

Department: Psychology

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: James Clifford Jr, clifford@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 4I-Psychology - CSM and 5B-Biological Sci - CSM

CSU: B2-Life Science - CSM and D9-Psychology - CSM

Section Information as of Wednesday, December 18 2024 - 07:15:35 pm

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13 Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm Days: T Building: 10 Room: 0195 Instructor: James Clifford Jr	01/14-05/13	11:10am-12:25pm	T	10	0195	HYA	Lecture and/or Discussion
HYA - Online Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13 Meeting Time: Days: Building: Virtual Room: Remote Instructor: James Clifford Jr	01/14-05/13			Virtual	Remote	HYA	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 13, 2025

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PSYC 220 – Introduction to Psychobiology (CRN: 48374) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025