Physiological Psychology

CAS PS 231

  • Critical Thinking
  • Scientific Inquiry I
  • Social Inquiry I

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPS 101). - Students will receive credit for CASPS 231 or CASNE 101, but not for both. Structure and function of the nervous system and how it controls behavior. Basic neuroanatomy, cellular basis of neurotransmission and physiological aspects of sensation. Mechanisms of simple and complex cognitive neural function and the biological underpinnings of major psychiatric disorders. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking, Scientific Inquiry 1, Social Inquiry 1.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A1 DiBenedictis LSE B01 MWF 2:30 pm-3:20 pm Prereq: PS101. Students will receive credit for either PS231 or NE101 but not both.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A2 Possidente PSY B35 W 9:05 am-9:55 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A3 Possidente PSY B39 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A4 Possidente CAS 203 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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A5 Possidente PSY B39 W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

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B1 Ramirez CGS 129 TR 3:30 pm-4:45 pm Prereq: PS101. Students will receive credit for either PS231 or NE101 but not both.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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B2 Marr PSY B43 F 9:05 am-9:55 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

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B3 Marr PSY B45 F 10:10 am-11:00 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

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B4 Marr CAS B06B F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

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B5 Marr PSY B41 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

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