Physiological Psychology (7120.4)

Availability

• UC - Canberra, Bruce

  Year	Teaching Period	Convener		Mode of Delivery
  2020	Semester 2	DR   Andrew   FLOOD	(Ph: +61 2 62012369 )	FLEXIBLE

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Syllabus

This unit introduces the physiological bases of human behaviour and explores the dominant research methodologies that are used in the field of neuropsychology. The unit also covers the major topics of neuronal structure and function, neuroanatomy, stages of neurotransmission, synaptic plasticity, sensory processing, and the physiological mechanisms of learning, memory and emotions.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Identify the structures and functions of neurons;

2. Describe the processes involved in the generation and propagation of a neural impulse;

3. Recognise the major anatomical divisions of the human brain;

4. Apply knowledge of the physiological bases of behaviour to real-world issues; and

5. Explain the physiological processes underpinning various psychological phenomena.

Assessment Items

Contact Hours

Up to four hours per week.

Prerequisites

4309 Psychology 101 OR 11399 Understanding People and Behaviour
AND
4310 Psychology 102 OR 10444 Foundations of Psychology
OR
Permission of the unit convener.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Incompatible Units

None.

Equivalent Units

None.