PSYC366 Biopsychology
Updated: 14 April 2009| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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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 | 18 cp at 200 level in PSYC or PESS or PSIO | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | PSYC211 or PSYC311 or PSYC365 | |||||||||
| 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 |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |