psy1bnb introduction to behavioural neuroscience 1b
INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE 1B
PSY1BNB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The ability to sense and respond to our environment is critical to the survival of all living things, from the simplest of single celled organisms right up to complicated animals like us. In this subject, we will explore how we sense our environment, and how our brains use this information to guide behaviour. We will focus on four broad areas; first, we'll investigate the senses, smell, taste, vision, hearing, and touch. Then, we'll learn how hormones affect multiple body systems to get us ready to act on our environment. Next, we'll learn about the internal processes that keep our bodies working efficiently. Finally, we'll uncover the mechanisms of learning and memory.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Learning resources
Behavioral Neuroscience
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBreedlove, SM, & Watson, NV
Year2017
Edition/Volume8TH ED
PublisherSUNDERLAND, MA: SINAUER ASSOCIATES, INC
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Laboratory report (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1 hour multiple choice question exam (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
| Individual Oral presentation (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 12 weekly multiple choice quizzes (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Laboratory report (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1 hour multiple choice question exam (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
| Individual Oral presentation (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 12 weekly multiple choice quizzes (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Hale
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Laboratory report (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1 hour multiple choice question exam (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
| Individual Oral presentation (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 12 weekly multiple choice quizzes (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1 |