PS4033: Advances In Biological Psychology

PS4033: ADVANCES IN BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58

Course Overview

This course aims to provide students with a good understanding of the biological basis of behaviour and cognition. The course is split into two sections. Section 1 focuses on psychopharmacology, which is the investigation of the effect of medication on normal and abnormal brain function. Section 2 examines brain function and memory, with a specific focus on the application of this knowledge within the criminal justice system.

Specific topics that will be covered include: neurotransmitters; drug effects; Alzheimerâ€™s disease; memory and psychedelic drugs.

This course is intended for students completing joint honours degrees in Behavioural Studies or Psychology.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr David Sutherland

Qualification Prerequisites

Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Psychology (PS) (Studied)
Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
Either PS2015 Advanced Psychology a - Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS2017 Advanced Psychology a - Concepts and Theory (Passed)
Either PS2515 Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS2517 Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

PS3014 Biological Psychology (Studied)
PS4030 Senior Honours Psychology A (Studied)
PS4036 Senior Honours Level 4 Psychology A (Studied)
PS4536 Senior Honours Level 4 Psychology B (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Psychopharmacology lectures will examine how the study of psychoactive drugs can inform our understanding of both normal and abnormal brain function. Neuropsychology lectures will focus on the relationship between biological measures of brain function and memory.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Tutorial/Seminar Participation

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	5
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
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Learning Outcomes

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Essay

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	20
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback		Word Count	2000

Learning Outcomes

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Exam

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	75
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Tutorial/Seminar Participation

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	5
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
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Learning Outcomes

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Essay

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	20
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback		Word Count

Learning Outcomes

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Exam

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	70
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
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Learning Outcomes

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