Biopsychology and Learning - PSYX236
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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). 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 other half of the program provides a basic understanding of diverse phenomena in learning and behaviour, including classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
| When Offered: | S2 OUA - Session 2, offered through Open Universities Australia |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Jennifer Cornish, Dr Julia Irwin |
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| NCCW(s): | PSY236 |
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| Unit Type: | OUA |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Psychology Faculty of Human Sciences |
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