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PSYCH 260Neurological Bases of Human Behavior

3 credits · Psychology · Penn State

An introduction to biopsychology, emphasizing the structure and function of the human brain. BB H ( PSYCH 260 ) 203 Neurological Bases of Human Behavior (3) The nervous system provides the biological underpinning of behavior, and several scientific fields are concerned with the relationship between the nervous system and behavior. The goal of this course is to introduce the principle methods, findings, and theories of these scientific fields. Topics include (a) the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, (b) how the nervous system gives rise to perception, action, language, memory, emotion and reproductive behavior, and (c) how drugs and mental illnesses affect the nervous system and alter normalperceptual, cognitive, and emotional behavior. The course prepares students for a number of more advanced courses in Psychology and Biobehavioral Health that address specialized topics in neuroscience, and may satisfy a requirement of these majors.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (2 programs).

Required in (1)

  • Neuroscience, Minor

One of the options in (9)

  • Psychology, B.A. (Altoona)
  • Psychology, B.A. (Behrend)
  • Psychology, B.A. (Berks)
  • Psychology, B.A. (University College)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Altoona)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Behrend)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Berks)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Liberal Arts)
  • Psychology, B.S. (University College)
What it opens up

Courses that list PSYCH 260 as a prerequisite (11)