Course Description:

Introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Addresses physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders. Notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Discusses ethical standards for human and animal research in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular version of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors Program requires a letter grade. Prerequisites: PSY M01 or PSY M01H. Recommended Prep: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH and PSY M06. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Science, CSU Area B2: Life Science, IGETC Area 5B: Biological Science, VCCCD GE Area 5: Natural Sciences

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Prerequisites:

PSY M01 or PSY M01H.

Recommended Prep:

ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH and PSY M06.

Section Information as of 21-JUL-2026 01:07:07 PM

• CRN: 32257
• Instructor: Huff, Micheal
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
•  NOTE: CRN 32257 This class is offered as part of the PACE program, and some of the seats in this course may be reserved for just PACE students. For more information, please see: moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services/pace
• Course Materials: Moorpark College Bookstore

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