Course overview
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the methods and concepts of psychology with a focus on the biological basis of behaviour and research design. In this course students will be introduced to Psychology as a science, the biological bases of Psychology (including structure and function of the human nervous system and cerebral cortex, states of consciousness, motivation, emotion and learning), research design and ethical research practices, academic literacies appropriate to the discipline of Psychology.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe and evaluate: the structure and function of the human nervous system and brain; the states of human consciousness; the processes of motivation and emotion; and the major theories of learning
- Describe and evaluate ethical research practices
- Describe and evaluate basic research designs
- Apply academic literacies appropriate to the discipline of Psychology
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 1112
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 458
Notes:
Class details
Online
Class number 3110
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 497
Notes:
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