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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Biological Psychology And Neuroscience | |||
| Reference | SSM107 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with a critical understanding of the biological bases of behaviour and the reciprocal relationship between the brain and behaviour. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand the neural mechanisms of behaviour and critically evaluate the influence of evolution, and the interplay between the environment and genetics. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate key research in biological psychology. |
| 3 | Critically examine how research in biological psychology can contribute to the understanding of cognitive function, health and illness. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The biological foundations of human behaviour. Evolution. The basic structures of the brain and their underlying functions . The link between neuropathology and cognitive/behavioural functions. Emotions. Learning and memory . Eating behaviours. Drug-related behaviour. Cognition. Sexual behaviour. Behavioural disorders. Learning difficulties. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Online distance learning made up of online lectures, tutorials, activities, directed reading, private study and coursework |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | 24 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | 126 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | The assessment will take the form of an online examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one exam which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kalat, J. W. (2016). Biological Psychology (12th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning. |
| 2 | Pinel, J.P.J. & Barnes, S.J.,(2021). Biopsychology (11th ed.). Boston: Pearson. |
| 3 | Toates, F. (2011). Biological Psychology (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. |