PSY 280 - Brain and Behavior

Taught by: Yueping Zhang

Content: An examination of how the brain controls and regulates behavior. Basic properties of neurons, neurotransmitters, and the basic anatomy of the nervous system. Emphasis on the brain's role in such functions as sensation, emotion, language, learning and memory, sexual behavior, sleep, and motivation. The biological bases of abnormal conditions, such as affective disorders, amnesia, and learning disorders.

Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or consent of instructor. Not open to students with previous credit in Psychology 350.

Semester Credits:4