This course addresses the relationship between the brain and behavior to provide an overview of the biological basis of thoughts, actions, and feelings. Topics may include basic functional neuroanatomy and physiology, sleeping and dreaming, emotion, biopsychological research methods, learning and memory, development of the brain, sensation and perception, motor control, language and lateralization, substance use and neuropharmacology, emotion, and behavioral health problems (for example, stress-related disorders, anxiety, depression, or schizophrenia) and their pharmacological treatment. Comprehension will be enhanced through the application of biopsychological principles to understand everyday behavior and solve practical problems. NOTE: SCI 490 recommended.