School Of PsychologyBrain and Behaviour (online)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 102533.2
Discipline: BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101684 - Brain and Behaviour, 100931 - Neuroscience
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1793 - Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies
About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction to the biological and neuroscientific bases of human behaviour. Topics covered include the chemistry of life, the molecular basis of life, the cell and some of the major organ systems of the human body with particular reference to the nervous, endocrine and sensory systems. The unit has a significant laboratory component which reinforces lecture and text material. Students will be introduced to the biological and neuroscientific concepts necessary for a thorough understanding of areas of psychology such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, developmental psychology, human learning, and physiological psychology.
The Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This unit is not equivalent to and cannot be granted as Advanced Standing against a corresponding Psychology unit in an APAC accredited Psychology sequence.
Courses| 1793.2 | Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies | CONTINUING |
| 1793.3 | Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies | CONTINUING |
| 1795.3 | Associate Degree in Criminology and Psychological Studies (exit only) | CONTINUING |