The aim of Biopsychology is to introduce students to paradigms for the explanation and study of behaviour that are characterised by a focus on the functioning of the nervous system. This subject will introduce students to basic principles of neuroscience, including neuron structure and function, neurotransmission, and functional neuroanatomy. These will be examined within the broader framework of the structures of behaviour (innate and acquired), as well as functional systems (eg. sensation, perception, motor control and memory).
HD/FL
One session
School of Psychology
Not available to students who have completed PSY205 Biological Bases of Behaviours or PSY208 Behavioural Neuroscience 1
- Genetics and Inheritance, and Mind-brain problem - Neurons and action potential - The synapse and neurotransmitters - Neuroanatomy - Vision and sensation - Movement - Learning - Memory - Motivated behaviour (eg eating, reproductive behaviour) - Emotion - Cortical integration and language
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.