University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Lectures Tuesdays 9-11pm, Weeks 1-5; Seminars Tuesdays 1-2pm, Weeks 1-5; Tutorials Fridays 2.30-3.30pm , Weeks 1-5

This module aims to provide an understanding of psychological knowledge in several inter-related domains concerned with the biological bases of behaviour. Emphasis will be laid on basic experimental science from analysis of molecular and synaptic events, single cell studies, brain activity scans, and clinical studies, and the relationship between cognitive, emotional, behavioural, neurological and physiological processes will be examined.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PS5236

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour practical/workshop. Additionally 5 x 1-hour tutorials across the semester.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: 100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr I Jentzsch
Module teaching staff: Dr I Jentzsch
Module coordinator email ij7@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• understand the basic research techniques in neuroscience sufficiently to allow comprehension and appraisal of original research papers
• realise limits in methods and theory through critical evaluation
• formulate new studies to advance the field
• realise how brain processing underpins normal and pathological mental symptoms
• understand how individuals can differ in basic behavioural and physiological processes