HPS775 - Behavioural Neuroscience
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | M Rogers (B) |
| Incompatible with: | HPS205, HSE207, HSO207 |
| Contact hours: | Trimester 2: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week, 1 x 2 hour practical class per fortnight. In addition to seminars and practical classes, learning is supported by a series of online recordings of each topic's core learning objectives. |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit explores contemporary neurobiological explanations of human behaviour. Individual, social, ethical and practical implications are examined in the context of topics including: neural structure and function, psychopharmacology, biological methods, sensory systems, emotions, motor activity, sleep, mental disorders, language, memory and learning.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours) 50%, neuroanatomy assignment 20%, team presentations 20%, reflective piece (900 words) 10%
Fortnightly team presentation will take place in practical classes (in class for on campus students or online (vial ELive) for off campus students). Off campus students will require access to a computer-compatible microphone. Students (on and off campus) unable to participate in practicals may be eligible to receive an alternative assessment in which they submit a recording of their presentations.
Prescribed texts
Kalat, JW 2013, Biological Psychology, 11th edn, Thomson/Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2675 | $2918 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.