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 2022 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Summer A, Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY2061
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY2061
1 unit list PSY2061 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: PSY1011 and PSY1022
Prohibitions: PSY2031, PSY2051
Overview
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | De |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | De |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Unit 1 Test (90 minutes)10%
- Unit 2 Test (90 minutes)10%
- Unit 3 Test (Final Exam) (90 minutes + 10 minutes reading time)20%
- Quiz (3 Moodle test) (10% x 3)30%
- Literature review (1800 words)30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain and answer questions about the general structure and function of the nervous system.
- 2
Relate neuroanatomical and neurophysiological processes to domains of behaviour (e.g., cognition, emotion, movement and sensation).
- 3
Describe how neurophysiological processes are related to key topics of clinical psychology (e.g., addiction, depression, schizophrenia, sleep disorders).
- 4
Apply basic elements of research methods often used in the wider domain of biological psychology
- 5
Explain and apply basic elements of statistics which form the basis of research skills used in biological psychology.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Tutorials20 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Seminars6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
Lecture attendance: 2 hours per week
Seminar attendance: 6 hours total
Tutorial attendance: 2 hours per fortnight
Preparation: 8 hours background reading/preparation for lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessment tasks per week.
Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
Allen, P., & Bennett, K. (2019) SPSS statistics: A practical guide (4th ed). Cengage Learning
Biopsychology, 10th Edition, Pinel, P. J. and Barnes, S. J., Pearson Education Ltd, 2018
Findlay, B. (2019). How to write psychology research reports and essays (8th ed.). Frenchs Forest, Australia: Prentice-Hall.
Findlay, B. (2019). How to write psychology research reports and essays (8th ed.). Frenchs Forest, Australia: Prentice-Hall.
Biopsychology, 10th Edition, Pinel, P. J. and Barnes, S. J., Pearson Education Ltd, 2018
Allen, P., & Bennett, K. (2019) SPSS statistics: A practical guide (4th ed). Cengage Learning
Where it fits
PSY2061 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Khadeeja Munawar
- Mr Jake Hoskin
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Julie Stout
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY2061?
PSY2061 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY2061?
PSY2061 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PSY2071.
When is PSY2061 offered?
In 2022, PSY2061 runs in Summer A and Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY2061 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY2061?
PSY2061 is part of Behavioural commerce and Psychology.