PSY2061 Biological psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY2061 Biological psychology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs PSY1011 and PSY1022 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY2061
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PSY2061
1 unit list PSY2061 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: PSY2031, PSY2051
Overview
This unit explores how human behaviour, both simple and complex, is underpinned by physiological and neural processes. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of neuroscience, including neuron structure and function, neurotransmission, and functional neuroanatomy. These will be examined within the broader framework of functional systems (e.g. sensation, perception, and memory), and will be used to facilitate an understanding of the neurobiological basis of psychological function and dysfunction. The integration of a quantitative methods module into this unit will provide students with an understanding of, and practical experience with, the application of statistical analysis techniques used to address research questions in Biological Psychology.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | De |
| First semester | Clayton | De |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Lab report (2,000 words)25%
- 3 x Data analysis exercises (30 minutes each) (Secure online delivery)30%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the structure and function of the brain and nervous system.
- 2
Examine and determine how the range of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are underpinned by physiological and neural processes.
- 3
Evaluate and contrast the range of research methods used to investigate brain behaviour relationships.
- 4
Apply their knowledge of the biological basis of behaviour through in-depth study of specific topic areas, such as memory, attention and action control.
- 5
Apply quantitative methods to evaluate research hypotheses in Biological Psychology.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories14 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Seminars6 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
One 2 hour lecture each week, three 2 hour seminars (weeks 1, 3 and 5), and one 2 hour laboratory bi-weekly. Attendance at labs, tutorials or weekend schools is required in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Where it fits
PSY2061 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Alexandre Schaefer
- Mr Jake Hoskin
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Julie Stout
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY2061?
You need PSY1011 and PSY1022 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PSY2061?
PSY2061 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PSY2071.
When is PSY2061 offered?
In 2020, PSY2061 runs in Summer A and Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY2061 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY2061?
PSY2061 is part of Behavioural commerce and Psychology.