PSYC6824
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students will examine the biological bases of behaviour in terms of human anatomy, physiology, and evolution including selected topics in neuroscience and their relevance to psychology. The laboratory program extends and develops the lecture material and provides additional practical topics that introduce students to basic research methods and techniques in biological psychology. This course forms part of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council's accredited sequence in psychology.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Integrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, evolution and neurophysiology to understand human behaviour.
2. Communicate the ways in which behaviour is dependent on the integration of neural activity at the molecular, cellular and systems level.
3. Evaluate fundamental aspects of neurophysiology to the production of both simple and complex behaviour.
4. Record human physiological activity and relate that to psychological activity.
5. Write a short scientific report that reflects careful, accurate description of procedures and techniques.
6. Thoughtfully describe the links between data and theory in Biological Psychology.
Content
- The anatomy and mechanisms of neurons and the nervous system.
- The mechanisms underlying complex behaviours such as sensory and motor behaviour.
- The biological mechanisms underlying motivation and emotion.
- The biological mechanisms of memory and learning.
- The behavioural consequences of common nervous system disorders.
Requisite
To enrol in this course you must have successfully completed PSYC6823 or PSYC6825 or PSYC6833 or PSYC6837. This course is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science program [40223].
Assessment items
In Term Test: Mid Semester test
Report: Lab Report
Written Assignment: Essay
Portfolio: Lab Portfolio/Book
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Final Exam
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 3
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 3
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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