psy1bna intro behavrl neuroscienc 1a
INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE 1A
PSY1BNA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject serves as an introduction to the biological bases of behaviour. Nerve cells are the basic building blocks of the brain. Therefore their functioning and methods of communicating form the basic principles of brain and nervous system functioning. Hence these units include introductory lectures on the elements of the nervous system that contribute to the conscious and unconscious aspects of behaviour. There is an emphasis on understanding how the cells of the nervous system function and communicate with each other, thus allowing us to explain how sensory information, drugs, and hormonal changes influence behaviour, as well as how behaviour influences the brain.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects PSY10BN, PSY11BNA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biological psychology: An introduction to behavioral, cognitive and clinical neuroscience | Prescribed | Breedlove, SM, & Watson, NV, 2013 | 7TH ED. SUNDERLAND, MA: SINAUER ASSOCIATES, INC |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students will identify and use appropriate information sources to support a written argument.
- Activities:
- Task: Use library resources, search databases and access journal articles in order to provide reference information for written assessments. Formative: Laboratory Class Exercises. Summative: A mark for use of references is built into marking criteria for written assessments (approximately 10% for each piece of assessment).
02. Students will use empirical evidence to prepare and write an argument on a prescribed topic.
- Activities:
- Task: Critically evaluate the evidences in support of a theory in neuroscience using previous studies for evidences. Formative: Laboratory Class Exercises Summative: Students will be assessed on a written assignment (1000 words) (20% of total subject mark).
03. Students will critically analyse research to define the key terms and issues to identify lines of evidences to support an argument on a prescribed issue in neuroscience.
- Activities:
- Task: Critically evaluate the evidences in support of a theory in neuroscience using previous studies for evidences. Formative: Laboratory Class Exercises Summative: Students will be assessed on a written assignment (1000 words) (20% of total subject mark).
04. Students will be able to develop a logical and well supported written argument and conclusion based on empirical evidence.
- Activities:
- Formative: Laboratory Class Exercises Summative: Logic and Content, and Organisation and Argument contribute to 60% of the total mark for the essay.
05. Students will be able to present all written work in current edition APA format.
- Activities:
- Formative: Laboratory Class Exercises Summative:Ten percent of the grade awarded to the essay is based on correct APA formatting, a further 10% is awarded for general presentation and writing style
06. Students will learn the ethical guidelines governing good academic conduct (e.g. plagiarism and collusion)
- Activities:
- Formative: Laboratory Class Exercises and Turnitin.
07. Students will develop and apply an understanding of key areas of neuroscience.
- Activities:
- Formative: Laboratory Class Exercises. Summative: Examination Questions.
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 1,000-word work book | 15 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 100-word in-class practical examination | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 06, 07 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 1,000-word work book | 15 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 100-word in-class practical examination | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 1,000-word work book | 15 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 100-word in-class practical examination | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 06, 07 |