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Academic Year 2002/2003

Biological Psychology
PSYC 240 SP

Crosslistings: NS&B 240

This course will provide a broad introduction to the biological basis of behavior. We will explore the relationships among evolution, brain structure, neural function, psychology and behavior. Topics will include basic nervous system function, hormones and sexual behavior, psychopharmacology, sleep and biological rhythms, motivation, and affective disorders.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 OR NS&B213

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Goel,Namni   

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: SCIE121

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 9   FR: 5

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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