Summer 2026
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Course No: PSYC.2730-081; SIS Class Nbr: 2218; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open
Course Description
Surveys issues and topics dealing with the physiological and evolutionary bases of behavior. Biological systems and processes that influence behavior are considered, with particular emphasis on brain mechanisms. Recent discoveries in the neurosciences will be presented. Methods of research are reviewed.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science .
- Section Notes: Be advised: This online course has at least one test or exam that will need to be proctored virtually by a company that the University has contracted for this service. Virtual proctors will take security measures, including a scan of your testing environment and a photo ID check. Students will also have the option to take exams on campus if they choose not to use a virtual proctor. Detailed information about how the virtual proctored exam works will be available to you in Canvas when the course begins. You may also visit https://gps.uml.edu/courses/proctored-exams.cfm for more information.
- Core Codes: SS, TCHV
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Megan Papesh
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2026 Summer: May 18 to Jul 12
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $595/mo for this course.
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- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts, B.A. in Psychology
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