Unit details
HPS205 - Behavioural Neuroscience
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 (B, G, X), Trimester 3 (X) (2011-2012) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | M Rogers (B) |
| Prerequisite: | HPS111 and HPS121 |
| Incompatible with: | HPS675, HPS775, HSE207, HSO207 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours (1 x 3 hour lecture) per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit addresses current neurophysiological and neuroanatomical knowledge of the central nervous system. The implications of this knowledge for our understanding of human behaviour are examined. Topics include: neurons and neural networks; methods of studying the nervous system; basic neuroanatomy; visual and auditory sensory systems; motor activity; sleep; mental disorders and learning.
Assessment
Examination (3 hours) 60%, assignment-written laboratory work (2000 words) 40%
Prescribed texts
Kalat, JW 2009, Biological Psychology, 10th edn, Thomson/Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $680 | $680 | $680 | $2421 | $2610 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
