PY2101 - Psychological Neuroscience
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject provides students with an in-depth introduction to key theories and concepts
in the biological bases of sensation, perception and behaviour. Coverage includes
the structure and function of the nervous system, how information is transmitted in
the nervous system, the role of biological factors in cognition and motivated behaviours
and the anatomy and physiology of the sensory systems from periphery to cortex.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the ways in which the nervous
system functions in sensation, perception and processing of information;
- identify the way in which humans make sense of the sea of energies they are exposed
to;
- describe the nature, theory, and methods of the biological bases of behaviour.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (35%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete at least 80% of assessment; achieve a cumulative score
of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
PY1101 OR PY1102 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PY2091 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours online collaboration sessions
- 26 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours online collaboration sessions
- 26 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 52
|
Census Date 05-Aug-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours tutorials
- 10 hours online interactive lectures
- 16 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.