PSY 5950 Biological Basis Of Human Behavior

This course examines the biopsychological foundations of human behavior and the contemporary research methods and techniques used to investigate brain-behavior relationships. Human behavior will be viewed from various perspectives and levels of analysis (e.g., molecular, cellular, systems) in order to better understand the complexities of brain-behavior relationships. The implications of ethical and multicultural issues will also be examined with respect to how they relate to the conduct of research and as modifying factors in basic and applied research. For example, racial and ethnic groups may respond differently to certain medications, thus researchers and clinicians need to be aware of such influences.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Doctoral Program

A course in biological science and/or physiological psychology or equivalent
Credits: 3.0