Module Code - Title:
PS4035
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BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
PS4042
PS4021
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Syllabus:
Structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with reference to the biological bases of major classes of behaviour, including neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, role of neurotransmitters in brain function, CNS and endocrine influences on behaviour, localisation of brain function, the importance and limitations the of case study approach and animal research.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
recognise and desceribe the main components of the CHS, ANS and endocrine systems
distinguish between the roles of these systems and understand the consequences for behaviour
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
appreciate the biological components of human behaviour
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Be able to use clinical and pharmacological evidence to inform understanding of brain function.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
lectures, labs and fieldwork
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
yes
Prime Texts:
carlson (2002)
physiology of behaviour
, allyn and bacon
Other Relevant Texts:
Gallagher and Nelson (2005)
Biological Psychology
, Wiley
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
david.d.hayes@ul.ie