AZA2015 Biological and cognitive psychology
Faculty of Arts
AZA2015 Biological and cognitive psychology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2022. It needs AZA1019 and AZA1020 and unlocks 6 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for AZA2015. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before AZA2015
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After AZA2015
6 units list AZA2015 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit explores the neurocognitive foundation of psychological functions. The major themes focus on the anatomy and physiology of the brain functioning; the neural bases of complex behaviours and psychological capacities; the structural and functional organisation of human cognition as well as the aetiology and manifestations of various neurocognitive deficits. The operation of perception, memory, language, reasoning, and attention will be explored with reference to leading theoretical accounts and with specific emphasis on the underlying brain mechanisms and neural processes.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for AZA2015.
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1 (AT 1): Essay15%
- Assessment Task 2 (AT 2): Literature Review15%
- Lecture Topic Quizzes (LTQ’S) - (2 x 5)10%
- Class Participation Assignments (CPA’S)10%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the physiological mechanisms of the brain and the nervous system;
- 2
Conceptualise the brain structures and their respective functions in cognitive processing and regulatory functions;
- 3
Distinguish the role of the neurotransmitters and hormones in the nervous system, brain and the rest of the body;
- 4
Understand and examine the structure and operation of the cognitive functions (i.e., memory, language, reasoning and attention);
- 5
Describe and conceptually integrate the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie both the typical and atypical occurrence of the core cognitive functions;
- 6
Demonstrate advanced skills in critical analysis and report/essay writing.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Lecturer-facilitated class discussions and student presentations
Learning resources
Required resources
Golstein, E.B., & Van Hooff, J.C., (2018). Cognitive Psychology (1st. EMEA Ed.). Cengage Learning EMEA: UK.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Skye Hanekom
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Maboe Mokgobi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AZA2015?
You need AZA1019 and AZA1020 before you enrol; and AZA2455, AZA2490 and AZA2495 before or alongside it.
What can I take after AZA2015?
AZA2015 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including AZA2490, AZA2495, AZA3018, AZA3135, AZA3360 and AZA3465.
When is AZA2015 offered?
AZA2015 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is AZA2015?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AZA2015 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.