Biological Psychology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY1003 | Psychology | 1 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PSGY1003
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
Biological psychology encompasses physiological, anatomical and genetic processes as a way of understanding psychology. This module provides core knowledge about basic biological facts (anatomy, physiology, neuropsychology, genetics and evolution) before covering their involvement in both typical psychological processes and in psychological disorders (e.g., amnesia, visual agnosia, narcolepsy, obesity, Balint's syndrome, and schizophrenia).
Target Students
Only available for Psychology and JH students except, not available for Year 3 Psychology students.
Assessment
- 25% Coursework 1: 700 word article.
- 75% Exam 1 (2-hour): MCQ Exam. 120 Qs. 4 Choices. Scheduled in summer exam period.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide an introduction to the neural and biological bases of cognitive and other behaviour.Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module the student should;
(1) know the gross structure and evolution of the brain and understand the main functions of the different parts.
(2) know how the brain receives, transmits and processes information at the neural level.
(3) have a basic understanding of the normal basis of cognitive function and the biological basis of behaviour.
(4) understand the main scientific methods for investigating brain and behaviour.
(5) have knowledge of the brain's visual pathways.