| Module Code | BAHPSY 101 | |
| Module Title | Biological Bases of Human Behaviour | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage One |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 6 | |
| EFQ | European Qualifications Framework /Level 5 | |
| ECTS | 10 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | Lectures/tutorials/ independent study/use of Moodle for directed self–study tasks | |
| Assessment | CA: 40% Exam: 60% | |
| LearningOutcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 101A: | Explain the historical and philosophical roots of biopsychology and discuss how biopsychology relates to the area of evolutionary psychology. | |
| 101B: | Demonstrate knowledge of the main structures, functions and processes in the brain and the central nervous system and their relationship to behaviour. | |
| 101C: | Relate the function of key structures in the brain and central nervous system, to a range of psychological processes and behaviours. | |
| 101D: | Discuss the strengths and limitations of the biological approach to understanding human behaviour. | |
| 101E: | Evaluate both the genetic and environmental influences on human behaviour. | |
| Indicative Content: | ||
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– Introduction to Biopsychology: – Evolutionary Psychology: – The mind and the body from a philosophical perspective: – Brain, Behaviour and the Environment: – The Structure of the Nervous System: – Sensation and Perception: – Movement: – Motivation and Emotion: – Sleep and Biological Rhythms: – Learning and Memory: – Language and Lateralisation: – Human Behavioural Genetics: |
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