PSYC366 Biopsychology
Updated: 26 March 2007| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in Psychology at 200 level and PESS 202 or equivalent | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | PSYC 211/311, 365 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Andrew Talk (atalk@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
How do drugs produce their effects on behaviour and why are some drugs addictive? How are memories formed? Why do we need sleep? What brain abnormalities are responsible for brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia? These and many other questions are considered in this unit on the biological basis of behaviour. In addition, relevant neuroscience research techniques and their application to the topics under consideration will be considered. The unit is presented via lectures and laboratory tutorials for on-campus students, or via a residential school for off-campus students. A background in science is not required for an understanding of the concepts covered in this unit. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |