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PSY236: Biopsychology and Learning
This unit is designed to give students a basic knowledge of central neuronal mechanisms underlying fundamental behaviours and how these behaviours are modified through experience (learning). The first half of the program describes the cytoarchitecture of central and peripheral neurons; the physiological and ionic bases of axonal and synaptic transmission; the overall anatomical organisation of the mammalian brain; and sensory processing. These topics are followed by discussion on the central mechanisms underlying mammalian behaviours, such as motivation and psychopathology. The latter half of the program provides a basic understanding of diverse phenomena in learning and behaviour, including neuronal mechanisms of learning.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year Xc2 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Jennifer Cornish |
| Prerequisites: |
[PSY104(P) and PSY105(P) and (STAT122 or STAT170 or STAT171 or PSY122)] or [admission to GDipPsych] or [PSY104(P) and PSY122 and admission to BA-Psych/LLB] |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Psychology |
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