|
Module Availability |
Runs once per academic year |
|
|
Assessment Pattern |
Unit(s) of Assessment
|
Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
|
1 coursework essay (1200 words)
|
25%
|
1 90 minute MCQ examination
|
75%
|
|
|
|
|
Module Overview |
|
|
|
Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
All other Level 1 Psychology modules are co-requisites |
|
|
Module Aims |
The module aims to provide:
- Understanding of the relationship between behaviour and biology
- Knowledge of the important principles and methodology of neuroscience
|
|
|
Learning Outcomes |
|
|
|
Module Content |
Topics covered:
- Brain and behaviour : Introduction to neuroscience Anatomy of the nervous system
- Neural conduction and synaptic transmission
- Research methods in neuroscience.
- Principles of sensory systems : organisation and information processing
|
|
|
Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Lectures and revision sessions. This module may only be taken on a full-time basis.
|
|
|
Selected Texts/Journals |
Recommended text will be discussed in the first lecture. |
|
|
Last Updated |
01.10.10 |
|