PSYC 288 — Biological Psychology
Biological psychology is the study of the physiological, evolutionary, and developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience. Students enrolled in this course will learn about major issues as they relate to brain and behavior. Specifically, this course will cover the anatomy and functions of the brain as it relates to concepts such as genetics, drug use, intelligence, disorders of movement and brain damage and what makes one a morning person versus an evening person. This course is an excellent course for any student interested in learning about disorders such as narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse and addiction or psychological disorders as each relates to the brain.
Prerequisites: PSYC 151