Courses
Psychology (PY)
PY100 Introduction to Psychology: Bases of Behavior: Examination of psychological phenomena from biobehavioral and sociobehavioral perspectives. Contemporary issues in psychology such as intelligence, development, perception, learning, abnormal behavior, language, and social behavior are explored. Scientific methodology and its application to psychological phenomena are stressed. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) (No credit if taken after 101.) Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement.
Prerequisite: No credit if taken PY105.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab
1 unit — Horner, Kneuer, Peters, Roberts, Waters, Weaver
Prerequisite: PY100 or PY105.
1 unit — Fernandez-Peters, Horner, Peters
PY299 Neuroscience: An in-depth exploration of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology. The neural substrates and functional underpinnings of processes such as sensation, movement, emotion, memory, and (sub)cortical processing are examined. Learn more about the neuroscience course here.
Prerequisite: PY100 or PY101 or PY111, or MB131, or Consent of Instructor.
2 units — Driscoll
Prerequisite: PY205.
1 unit — Horner, Weaver
PY300 Hormones and Behavior: This course explores the current understanding on hormonal and endocrine processes that influence human behavior and health. We will cover underlying hormonal mechanisms of a diverse range of topics in human and non-human animals such as reproduction, sexual differentiation, parental behavior, social affiliation, aggression, stress, biological rhythms, and energy balance. Understanding how hormonal processes are linked to behavior and well-being can help us to better understand, manage, treat, and prevent chronic diseases.
Prerequisite: PY205.
1 unit — Fernandez-Peters
PY408 Neurophysiology: This course will delve into electrical properties of neurons and principals of synaptic transmission, integration, and information processing. We will analyze the foundation of modern neurophysiology by revisiting the work done by Hodgkin and Huxley. We will study the development of research methods and experimental design measuring electrical activity and signal processing at the level of synapse, single neurons, circuits, and systems. Special emphasis will be placed on central auditory neurophysiology, electrophysiology, and perception of vocal communication signals in human and non-human animals.
Prerequisite: PY202 or PY205.
1 unit — Fernandez-Peters
PY408 The Prefrontal Cortex and Human Cognition: This course provides an in depth examination of the structure and function of the prefrontal cortex, with a focus on human evolution and the role of this brain region in human cognitive achievement. A variety of topics will be discussed, including neurodevelopment, structure, comparisons with other species, and the various functions attributed to the prefrontal cortex (planning, strategizing, memory organization, etc.) that are typically thought of as defining strengths of human cognition.
Prerequisite: PY202 or PY205.
1 unit — Peters
PY412 Human Neuropsychology: An in-depth consideration of the functional organization of the human central nervous system. General topics explored include neurology (e. g., language, spatial memory, sensorimotor, and emotional disorders), brain imaging techniques, and neuropsychological assessment. Field experience with brain-damaged/impaired individuals. (Not offered 2023-24).
Prerequisite: PY202 or PY205 and PY296 or PY297 and PY298 or PY299.
1 unit — Erdal
PY433 Neuropharmacology: Neuroscience is based on the premise that thoughts, sensations and actions are, at some level, encoded in chemical and electrical signals. This course explores central nervous system pharmacology at multiple levels, including the cellular and molecular bases of neurochemical signaling and its modulation, mechanisms of action of pharmacological agents on neurotransmitter system dynamics, and foundations of behavioral pharmacology. Having covered these fundamentals, the course explores current topics, including cellular models of learning and memory, pharmacology of neurological diseases and their treatment, and drug abuse and dependence.
Prerequisite: PY202, or PY205 and PY299.
1 unit — Driscoll
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molecular biology (MB)
Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 107, or AP/IB equivalent, or consent of instructor.
Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: I, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Course, Gang, Hanson, Musick
Prerequisite: MB131 or MB111; or consent of instructor.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA
1 unit — Dave, Gang, Hatton
Prerequisite: 1) Molecular Biology 201, and 2) Chemistry 108, or consent of instructor.
1 unit — Killian
Prerequisite: Molecular Biology 231.
1 unit — Course
Prerequisite: Molecular Biology 231 or Organismal Biology and Ecology 280.
1 unit — Hanson
Prerequisite: Molecular Biology 231.
1 unit — Hatton
Prerequisite: Molecular Biology 231.
1 unit — Course
Prerequisite: Molecular Biology 231.
1 unit — Hanson
Prerequisite: Molecular Biology 231.
1 unit — Hatton
Prerequisite: Any MB course at the 300-level OR Molecular Biology 231 Genetics AND Psychology 299 Neuroscience.
1 unit - Killian
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Chemistry (CH)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor or 2yrs HS Algebra & 1yr HS Chemistry. Meets CP:L and CP:Q or CLSA Requirement.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Brasuel, Cardiello, Daugherty, Dyer, Gorensek-Benitez, Harris, Meyer
Prerequisite: CH107.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Bowman, Cardiello, Gorensek-Benitez, Harris
Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 108 and a 200 level science course.
Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: I
1 unit — Brasuel
Prerequisite: CH108.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: I
1 unit — Dounay, Dyer, Grover, Kisunzu, Vaghoo
Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 250.
Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: I
1 unit — Dounay, Harris, Kisunzu, Vaghoo
Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 251.
1 unit — Daugherty, Gorensek-Benitez, Grover
Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 382.
1 unit — Grover
Prerequisite: CH382.& BioChemistry 382.
1 unit — Dounay
Prerequisite: Chemistry & Biochemistry 382.
1 unit — Daugherty
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Mathematics (MA)
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: I, Critical Perspectives: Q
2 units — Garcia
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: I, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Agbanusi, Erickson, Moran, Price, Rennie
Prerequisite: Mathematics 126 & 1 college biology course.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: I, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Brown
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Computer science (CP)
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Ellsworth, Jackson, Koushik, Rennie
Prerequisite: Computer Science 116 or consent of instructor.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Burge, Koushik
Prerequisite: Computer Science 122.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Ellsworth, Jackson
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Human Biology and Kinesiology (HK)
Prerequisite: 1 unit of Organismal Biology and Ecology 105, 106, or 107, or Molecular Biology 131, or Human Biology and Kinesiology 130, or Psychology 296 or 299, or consent of instructor. Sophomore Standing or higher.
1 unit — Miska
Prerequisite: Human Biology and Kinesiology 204.
1 unit — Murphy
Prerequisite: Human Biology and Kinesiology 204.
1 unit
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Physics (PH)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 or 126.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Schumer, Witherspoon
Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 or Mathematics 126, and Physics 141 or Physics 241.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Cervantes, Schumer
Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 or 126.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Cervantes, Iuliano, Purdue, Witherspoon
Prerequisite: Mathematics 129 and Physics 241.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Cervantes, Lang, Purdue
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