Physiological Psychology (7120.4)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Psychology | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
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.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
4309 Psychology 101 OR 11399 Understanding People and BehaviourAND
4310 Psychology 102 OR 10444 Foundations of Psychology
OR
Permission of the unit convener.
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Andrew Flood |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Andrew Flood |
Required texts
Essential
Kalat, J. W. (2022). Biological Psychology (14th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson-Wadsworth.
Recommended
APA. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington,
DC: American Psychological Association.
Burton, L. J. (2017). An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in psychology (4th ed.). Milton, QLD: Wiley.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Requirements
- Final marks and grades
- A final overall mark of 50% or higher is required to pass the unit.
- The UC grading schema (HD = 85+, DI = 75 to 84, CR = 65 to 74, P = 50 to 64) will be used.
- In order to pass the unit, all assessment items must be attempted/submitted.
Marking and feedback
- Assessment items will be marked and feedback provided within three weeks of submission.
- Availability of marks and feedback will be notified via Canvas Announcements.
- Assessments submitted after the due date and time, regardless of whether an extension was granted, may be returned at a later date than those submitted on time.
- Late submission may result in reduced feedback being provided.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Students are expected to attend lectures and/or view the lecture recordings. Although not compulsory, workshop attendance is strongly recommended for successful completion of the unit. Recordings of lectures and video summaries of workshops will be available on Canvas.
Required IT skills
This unit involves online classes delivered in real time using the Blackboard Collaborate tool. Blackboard Collaborate provides a virtual classroom or meeting room where you can communicate with your tutor and other students. If enrolled in online workshops, students are strongly encouraged to communicate using their microphone rather than using the chat function. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality, a microphone and speaker headset is recommended. For more information and to test your computer, please visit the Canvas Student Help and click on the link to Blackboard Collaborate.
Completion of the multimedia presentation will require an understanding of presentation software (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint). Instructions on the use of presentation software for the purposes of the unit will be given in workshops.
In-unit costs
The essential text for this unit is available for purchase online, including through Cengage:
Kalat, J. W. (2022). Biological Psychology - $199.95 (hardcover) or $79.95 (eTextbook).
An audio headset (approx. $30) is recommended (but not essental) for the recording of the multimedia presentation and for participation in the virtual workshops.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
