APSY7221

Neurological and Biological Bases of Behavior

Health professionals work with many clients where biological and neurological factors play a role in influencing or exacerbating psychological problems. This course will touch on a variety of topics in psychology from a biological perspective that will be helpful in clinical practice. Areas to be covered include the basic structure and function of neurons, basic neuroanatomy, cognitive functions, substance abuse, addictions, and psychopharmacology. Discussion of these topics will be approached from a biopsychosocial approach. Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout the lecture to both clarify material and to work toward application of the material to clinical work

Course overview

Department
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.29 / 5

Based on 297 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Sidney M Trantham · On-line Asynchronous · Offered