INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE 1A
PSY1BNA
2020
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.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Agnes Hazi
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: PSY10BN OR PSY1BNA
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Behavioral Neuroscience
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Breedlove, SM, & Watson, NV
Year: 2018
Edition/Volume: 8th ED
Publisher: SUNDERLAND, MA: SINAUER
ISBN: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Agnes Hazi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x in-class practical examination (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO4 |
10 x online multiple choice quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |
1 x 1000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x 60 minute examination (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Agnes Hazi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x in-class practical examination (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO4 |
10 x online multiple choice quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |
1 x 1000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x 60 minute examination (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Agnes Hazi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x in-class practical examination (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO4 |
10 x online multiple choice quizzes (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |
1 x 1000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x 60 minute examination (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4 |