Course Description:

This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. The course emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, including physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms. Brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and cognitive behavior including speech and language will be considered. Also addressed are drug use, psychological disorders, and brain pathology. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: PSY V01. Recommended Prep: ENGL V02 or eligibility to enroll in English Composition (ENGL V01A) as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. C-ID PSY 150.

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, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) A1: Biological Science

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Prerequisites:

PSY V01.

Recommended Prep:

ENGL V02 or eligibility to enroll in English Composition (ENGL V01A) as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process.

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 12-JUN-2026 08:06:25 PM

• CRN: 31712
• Instructor: Milani, Niki
• Section Corequisites: NONE
•  Participates in Zero Textbook Cost Program
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore

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