PSY 220 Fundamentals of Biopsychology and Learning

Introduces the student to fundamental concepts and examples in biological psychology and the study of learning and memory. The course focuses on topics essential to understanding the biological bases of behavior, including how the brain is organized, the units of brain function, and how neurons communicate sensory information, process perceptions and control behavior. Various aspects of learning including habituation, conditioned behaviors (classical/Pavlovian and instrumental/operant), theories of reinforcement and memory mechanisms are also discussed.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSY 101

Distribution

(SS), PSY major foundation.

Offered

fall and spring semesters.