Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Behaviour
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	03 30012
Module Lead	Dr Jonathan Lee
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-12 hours Practical Classes and workshops-3 hours Guided independent study-165 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Topics to be covered: Brain and Behaviour Anatomical organisation of the nervous system Communication with the neuron Communication between neurons Drugs and Behaviour Dopamine and Operant Conditioning Biological basis of psychiatric/neurological disorders Learning Memory Emotion Motivation
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand the basic workings of the neuron and synapse, and how drugs can interfere with neural transmission. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying specific psychiatric and neurological disorders, and the role of dopamine in reinforcement. Discuss the neural mechanisms of learning Understand and evaluate the contribution of synaptic plasticity to long-term memory Understand theoretical accounts of the feelings of emotion Have knowledge of the evidence implicating different brain regions in emotion Understand the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the communication of emotions Have knowledge of different theories of motivation
Assessment	30012-01 : Class Test : Exam (School Arranged) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (50%) 30012-02 : Coursework : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1. Essay assignment, 1000 words (50% of 20 credit module) 2. MCQ Exam, 1h (50% of 20 credit module) Reassessment: 1. MCQ Exam, 1h (100% of 20 credit module)
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