Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Abnormal Behaviour
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	03 33163
Module Lead	Dr Ian Mitchell
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	Taught at the Dubai campus
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Tutorial-1 hours Practical Classes and workshops-13 hours Guided independent study-76 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	Brain and behaviour Anatomical organisation of the nervous system Communication with the neuron Communication between neurons Drugs and behaviour Dopamine and Operant Conditioning Dopamine, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia Mood disorders Alzheimer’s disease Anxiety disorders
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the historical development of the concept of the cerebral localisation of function and modern views on consciousness Understand the basic workings of the neuron and synapse, an how drugs can interfere with neural transmission Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying schizophrenia, mood disorders, Alzheimer’s and anxiety disorders, and the role of dopamine in reinforcement Synthesise a well-reasoned, in depth, argument on the function of a specific neuronal system, based on the academic literature
Assessment	33163-01 : Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (50%) 33163-02 : Coursework MCQ : Coursework (25%) 33163-03 : COURSEWORK: essay outline : Coursework (25%)
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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