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American River College
PSYC310 - Biological Psychology
C-ID:
PSY150
Course Description
Prerequisite: PSYC 300 or 480 with a grade of 'C' or better*General Education: Local GE L5 (effective Fall 2025); Cal-GETC Area 5B (effective Fall 2025)*This course examines the physiological determinants of behavior and cognition. The role of genetics, neural development, neural communication and pathways, brain structures, neurotransmitters, drugs, endocrine system, and sensory systems in typical and atypical behavior and cognition are addressed. Current theories related to the role of neural and biological processes in the etiology and treatment of psychological disorders, motor disorders, and other central nervous pathologies are presented. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed. (C-ID PSY 150)
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition:$138.00
Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.
Location
Online
Units
3.0 semester units
Course Sections
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
Spring 2026 - Semester
Jan 17 to May 21
crn:
10061
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 7 hours ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This course meets entirely online. For further information about course requirements, students should contact their instructor. Click on the instructor¿s name to find their contact information.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Jan 17 to May 21
crn:
11604
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 7 hours ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This course meets entirely online. For further information about course requirements, students should contact their instructor. Click on the instructor¿s name to find their contact information.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Jan 17 to May 21
crn:
12030
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
2 available seats
- (about 7 hours ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This course meets entirely online. For further information about course requirements, students should contact their instructor. Click on the instructor's name to find their contact information.
Tuition:$138.00
Seat availability is low, please wait.
Jan 17 to May 21
crn:
10062
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 7 hours ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This course meets entirely online. For further information about course requirements, students should contact their instructor. Click on the instructor¿s name to find their contact information.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Summer 2025 - Semester
Jun 9 to Aug 1
crn:
10329
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Palwasha Ahad
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (5 months ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Monday, June 9, 2025. This course meets entirely online. For further information about course requirements, students should contact their instructor. Click on the instructor's name to find their contact information.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 9 to Aug 1
crn:
10493
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Palwasha Ahad
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (5 months ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Monday, June 9, 2025. This course meets entirely online. For further information about course requirements, students should contact their instructor. Click on the instructor's name to find their contact information.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Fall 2025 - Semester
Aug 23 to Dec 18
crn:
10952
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (24 days ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Monday, August 25, 2025. Students should contact their instructor for more information. Click on the instructor's name for more information
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Aug 23 to Dec 18
crn:
10053
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (24 days ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Monday, August 25, 2025. Students should contact their instructor for more information. Click on the instructor's name for more information
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Aug 23 to Dec 18
crn:
10052
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (24 days ago)
Section notes:
Online Orientation, Monday, August 25, 2025. Students should contact their instructor for more information. Click on the instructor's name for more information
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Aug 23 to Dec 18
crn:
11909
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Marcia McCormick
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (24 days ago)
Section notes:
Students should contact their instructor for more information. Click on the instructor's name for more information
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
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