PSYC 255 - Brain and Behaviour

This course is an introduction to the biological bases of behaviour. The structural and functional anatomy of the central nervous system is presented, with particular emphasis on the neural pathways involved in behaviours relating to motivation, mood, learning and memory, and sensation and perception. This course explores how recent research helps in understanding how normal and abnormal brain functioning affect human behaviour.

Prerequisite

Students registered in a Psychology program may not take this course for credit. Students who have received credit for PSYC 355 cannot take this course for credit.

Book:

Bob Garrett. Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, 4th Edition. Sage.

Registration Information:

Concordia students must register for this course in their Student Hub. It is strongly recommended that they consult Concordia's class schedule prior to enrolling in order to be aware of any registration restrictions (see the notes). Once registered, students must then sign up for an eConcordia account to access the course material. » Visit the registration section for details.

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