PSYC 220 Introduction to Psychobiology (CRN: 94917)

at Skyline College for Fall 2025

Course Information

:PSYC 220 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOBIOLOGY (3)


Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture.

Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or equivalent.

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.

Survey of central and peripheral nervous system processes underlying the behavior of humans and animals. Emphasizes evolutionary, genetic, and gender differences underlying social behavior; anatomical and physiological substrates of behavior and consciousness; and neural mechanisms and sensory processes associated with learning, language, perception, motivation, emotion, sleep, speech, and sexuality.

Transfer credit: UC; CSU (B2, D3).

Course Details

Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}

Units: 3

Department: Psychology

Transfer Credit: UC/CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Jennifer Merrill-Sinarle08/13 - 12/0810:10am-11:00amM, W, F04180AALecture and/or Discussion
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddAugust 26, 2025
Last day to drop with a refundAugust 26, 2025
Last Day to drop without W GradeSeptember 1, 2025
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 12, 2025
Section Fees
DescriptionFee
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-SKY$100