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BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (HDV-283474)

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Course Description:


This advanced level course is more in-depth study of the principles of neuroscience in the context of current research trends. The course will focus on neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and neuroanatomy. Students will learn specific molecular components of cellular communication and psychopharmacology, and sensory perception. Subsequently, students will read and critically review current research in the fields of psychopathology, neuropsychology, neuropathology, and substance abuse.

Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to Psychology OR General psychology, plus completion of a course Brain and Behavior, Biology of the Brain, or the equivalent.
This course fully meets the General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.

NOTE: This course was previously offered as Behavioral Neuroscience: Advanced. Students who completed Behavioral Neuroscience: Advanced 283474, cannot take Biological Psychology.


This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Meets General Education Requirement In: Natural Sciences-Full

Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Fall 1.

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