Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Biological Bases of Behavior
Course Code PSY110
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial
Pre-requisite Course(s) N/A
Course Aims
This course introduces biological bases of human behaviors. Specifically, the physiology and anatomy of human nervous system and the internal chemical environment will be explored. In addition, major concepts, theories and research methodologies in studying brain and behavior will also be addressed to facilitate students’ understanding of the most updated research in the field of biological psychology.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the basic anatomical structures of the brain and their functions;

2. Explain how the neurological and biological mechanisms relate to human behaviors;

3. Evaluate scientific research in biological psychology;

4. Apply theories in biological psychology to daily circumstances.
 
Assessment
  Assessment Tasks Weighting
1.
Group Presentation
20%
2.
Individual Review Paper
20%
3.
MCQ Exercise
5% 
4.
Mid-Tem Test
15%
5
Final Examination
40%
 
 
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