INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE 1B
PSY1BNB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Behavioural neuroscience has developed by linking knowledge and techniques from a number of traditionally biological and medical disciplines to the knowledge and techniques of the behavioural sciences in general, and psychology in particular. Among the disciplines critical to an understanding of the relationship between behaviour and biological processes are physiology, genetics, pharmacology, anatomy, endocrinology, and immunology, especially as these pertain to brain processes. This knowledge is applied in PSY1BNB to allow us to explain how hormonal changes, sensory information, developmental principles, nutrition, and memory all influence behaviour, as well as how behaviour influences the brain.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Matthew Hale
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: PSY10BN
Special conditions: N/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, & Rosenzweig, MR, 2010 | 6TH ED. SUNDERLAND, MA: SINAUER ASSOCIATES, INC. |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 497
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Hale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word laboratory report | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word work book | Students are required to attend 75% of laboratory sessions. | 20 |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| one-oral poster presentation | 10 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 497
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Hale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word laboratory report | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word work book | Students are required to attend 75% of laboratory sessions. | 20 |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| one-oral poster presentation | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 497
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Hale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word laboratory report | 20 | |
| one 1,000-word work book | Students are required to attend 75% of laboratory sessions. | 20 |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| one-oral poster presentation | 10 |