PSYC6010 Biological Basis of Behaviour
| Offered By | Research School of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Psychology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2013 and First Semester, 2014 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students should be able to: Appreciate the importance of the scientific method in advancing psychological knowledge; (LO1) Understand that there exist neural correlates of behavioural and psychological processes; (LO2) Describe the neural bases of selected psychological processes and disorders; (LO3) Acquire an idea of the functional organization of the nervous system and of its role in processing sensory information and producing behavioural commands; (LO4) Understand the research tools that are used for studying brain function relevant to psychology and interpret published research findings from selected research methods; (LO5) Describe and discuss scientific research orally and in writing at a level appropriate for both academic and general audiences. (LO6) |
| Indicative Assessment |
To be negotiated in consultation with students, but will likely include: research essay; clinical knowledge summary; quizzes; and exams. |
| Workload |
The face-to-face teaching time for this course consists of two hours of lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratory classes spread across the semester. |
| 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. |
| Prescribed Texts |
Kalat, J. W. (2013). Biological psychology (11th Ed.). ISBN-13: 9781111831004 |
| Academic Contact | TBA |
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