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200003 VO Biological Psychology I (2022S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie

Diese Vorlesung ist nur für Studierende mit Zulassung zum Bachelorstudium Psychologie!
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 16.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 23.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 30.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 06.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 27.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 04.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 11.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 18.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 25.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 01.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 08.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 15.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 22.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 29.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aim: To provide a basic understanding of the biological foundations of human cognition, emotion and behavior.

Contents:
- Basics of neural activity (neurons, glia, action potential, synaptic transmission)
- Neurotransmitter systems
- Structure of the nervous system
- Sensory and motor systems (e.g. central visual system, spinal control of movement)

Method: The contents of chapters 1-14 of the textbook will be presented in lectures.

Assessment and permitted materials

The exam will take place on-site.
Exam, 25 Multiple Choice Questions, 1 Open Format Question
Exam can be taken in English or German. The on-site exam is not in open-book format!

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading key:
- 1: 27-30 Points (90-100%)
- 2: 24-26 Points (80-89%)
- 3: 21-23 Points (70-79%)
- 4: 18-20 Points (60- 69%)
- 5: under 18 points (under 60%)

Examination topics

Chapter 1-14 from the book and possibly additional literature (if there is additional literature, it will be announced in the lecture).

Reading list

Bear, Connors & Paradiso (2015): Neuroscience - Exploring the brain. 4th edition (Chapter 1 to 14).

Association in the course directory

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