PSYC6010 Biological Basis of Behaviour
PSYC6010 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Psychology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | An introduction to cellular, behavioural and systems neuroscience. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Become familiar with the structure and function of the nervous system and how it underlies behaviour. 2. Develop an appreciation of how integral each component of the nervous system is with the rest and how failure at any level can lead to serious behaviour disorders. 3. Develop problem solving skills through self-directed laboratory exercises. 4. Be able to interpret experimental data on research in neuroscience. 5. Become familiar with reading/searching primary literature in neuroscience and synthesis of diverse findings. 6. Written and oral presentation skills will be assessed and feedback provided |
| Indicative Assessment |
Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but will be assessed separately. Indicative Assessment: exam (30%); written assignment (25%); quizzes (25%); presentation (20%) PSYC2007 indicative assessment: exam (45%); written assignment (10%); quizzes (25%); presentation (20%) |
| Workload | Two lectures and up to three hours of practical, seminar or tutorial work per week. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Requisite Statement | Incompatible with PSYC2007 |
| Recommended Courses | The course aims to provide students with an introduction to current knowledge and research in cellular, behavioural and systems neuroscience. |
| Consent Required | Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course. |
| Academic Contact | b.obrien@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
