Department(s)
Course Description
(3-3-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. An introduction to the biological bases of behavior. Topics include evolution, genetics, research methods in behavioral neuroscience, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception, learning and memory, lifespan development, cognition, psychological disorders, and other complex behaviors. (PSYC 2330 is a directed elective course in the Texas Transfer Framework's Field of Study for psychology reported as accepted by several Texas general academic institutions. Please see an advisor for more information.)
Academic Level
Undergraduate Credit
CIP Code
42.0101 - Psychology, General
Course Type (Attributes)
General Academic (ACGM) (ACGM)
Locations
Online (06), Athens (01), Palestine Satellite (02), Terrell Satellite (03)
This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.
Objective
Define and explain the biological foundations of behavior, including theories, history, and research methods.
Objective
Describe the evolution and development of the nervous system - neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurotransmission, and neuroendocrinology.
Objective
Identify the structures and function that underlie sensation, perception, and motor control.
Objective
Identify and discuss the regulation of behavior, including motivation and emotion, sexual behavior, and biological rhythms.
Objective
Articulate the biological components of learning, memory, and language.
Objective
Describe the biological underpinnings of age-related changes in cognition and socioemotional functioning over the lifespan.
Objective
Examine how biological processes impact health and well-being.