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200023 PS Introductory Seminar Biological Basis of Experience and Behaviour (2018W)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 10.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 17.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 24.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 31.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 07.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 14.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 21.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 28.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 05.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 12.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 09.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 16.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 23.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624
  • Wednesday 30.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal D Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0624

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Mental processes are attributes of biological organisms and their brains. This seminar provides basic information of biological processes, which define and support life. The focus will be at regulatory mechanisms governed by brain.

The themes include: Biochemical basics of life, metabolism. Cell and tissue. Neuron, neuronal tissue, nervous system. Cellular communication, signalization, neurotransmission. Endocrine and neural regulation. Genetics, behavioral genetics.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation. Multiple choice tests. Presentation on a selected topic. Course activity.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active English language usage. Otherwise there are no specific requirements to enter the course.

Examination topics

Themes and contents presented and discussed in the course.

Reading list

Primary recommended literature:
Bear et al.: Neuroscience, Wolters Kluwer

Secondary literature:
Starr, McMillan: Human Biology, Cengage Learning
Breedlove, Watson: Biological Psychology, Sinauer Associates
Kandel et al.: Principles of Neural Science, McGaw-Hill

Association in the course directory

70231

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