This course will:

1. Provide an introduction to the biological basis of behaviour through knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, evolution and neurophysiology.
2. Provide a foundation for developing an understanding of the ways in which behaviour is dependant on the integration of neural activity at the molecular, cellular and systems level.
3. Enable students to relate fundamental aspects of neurophysiology to the production of simple and complex behaviour.

Skills:
PSYC2400 includes a significant laboratory component which provides students with resources and training to develop basic skills in :
1. practical techniques in the Biological Psychology.
2. research methodology and design relevant to Biological Psychology.

Biological Psychology is the study of the biological bases of behaviour. PSYC2400 covers core introductory topics in Biological Psychology which examine the way in which the nervous system integrates activity at many levels, from the micro level of molecular changes in nerve cells to a macro level of whole systems. These topics include:
1) the mechanisms of individual neurons;
2) the ways in which neurons integrate their activity;
3) the anatomy of neurons and the nervous system;
4) the mechanisms underlying complex behaviours such as sensory and motor behaviour;
5) the behavioural consequences of common nervous system disorders.

Related courses:
PSYC2300, PSYC2500, PSYC3301, PSYC3400, PSYC3500, PSYC3501

PSYC2080

Students who have done PSYC2080 will not have to do PSYC2400.
PSYC2400 not to count with PSYC2080.

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PSYC1010, PSYC1020.
A 1000 level Biology course is recommended.
STAT2000 (previously PSYC2070) should be taken prior to or in conjunction with PSYC2400.

Internal Mode

Lecture
Laboratory

Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term