PSYC363
Physiological Psychology/Lab
Psychology
BC
Subject code
PSYC
Course Number
363
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
J. Castro
Course Long Title
Physiological Psychology/Lab
Description
The course is an introduction to the concepts and methods used in the study of physiological mechanisms underlying behavior. Topics include an introduction to neurophysiology and neuroanatomy; an examination of sensory and motor mechanisms; and the physiological bases of ingestion, sexual behavior, reinforcement, learning, memory, and abnormal behavior. Laboratory work includes examination of neuroanatomy, development of neurosurgical and histological skills, and behavioral testing of rodents. Prerequisite(s): NRSC 160/PSYC 160 or BIO 308/NRSC 308.
Modes of Inquiry
Quantitative and Formal Reasoning [QF], Scientific Reasoning [SR]
Writing Credit
W2
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(Psychology: Biological)
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years
Offering Frequency
Normally offered every year