COU 641 - Biological Basis of Behavior

3 credits
This course covers the biological underpinnings and development of human behavior and mentation from embryonic inception to the end of life. Topics examined from this biodevelopmental approach include neural and neurological organization, psychopharmacology, genetic/cultural interactions, homeostasis, consciousness, temperament and personality, gender and sexuality, emotions and stress, learning and memory, language and cognition, and psychopathology.