Unit name | Biological Psychology |
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Unit code | PSYC20004 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2D (weeks 19 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Ludwig |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The unit develops your knowledge of the biological basis of cognition and behaviour. It covers a number of psychological functions (e.g. learning, vision, executive function) with an emphasis on the neural mechanisms that shape these functions, and the range of techniques used in the study of the link between brain, mind and behaviour (e.g. electrophysiology, neuroimaging, neuropsychology).
The aims of the unit are to build on Year 1 Biological Psychology and the methodological approaches to the study of the central nervous system, the application of these to particular cognitive domains, and the interaction between the central nervous system and behaviour.
On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:
Lectures, revision session, and seminars (presenting at one of the seminars).
One 1600-word essay (20%); one oral presentation (20%) and one 2-hour written exam (60%).
The reading list with ‘Essential’, ‘Recommended’ and ‘Further’ reading will be posted on Blackboard.