Jan 13, 2026  
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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PSY 2030 - Biological Psychology

3 Credit(s)

Offered: every semester

This course provides students with an overview to theories of and knowledge about biological psychology. Students will explore the foundations of biological psychology (e.g. the anatomy of the nervous system, evolutionary theory, the concept of brain plasticity) as well as the research tools and methods used to study topics in biological psychology. The course will also cover the biological underpinnings of important human behaviors and psychological disorders.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100  

Meets General Education Requirement(s): AIA



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