PL1S132 - Biological Psychology 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1S132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Biological Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Shakiela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | N Michael, Charlotte Reynolds, Leigh Webber, Amy Lewis, Dawn Latham, Jodie Trotman, Gemma Trodd | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The module aims to provide students with a good understanding of physiological approaches within specific areas of psychology including biological rhythms, sleep and dreaming.
Content Summary
The module will cover specific physiological approaches within psychology. This will include the role of biological rhythms in human functioning including the influence of circadian rhythms, infradian rhythms as well as ultradian rhythms on the body. Students will be introduced to research on how the body is affected when these rhythms are disrupted. Theory and research on patterns of sleep as well as sleep deprivation will be considered. Students will also be introduced to theory and research on dreaming.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 55 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe and discuss theory and research in biological psychology. |
| LO2 | Explain the relationship between brain regions and psychological functioning. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Describe the function of a specific area of the brain and associated research into brain damage in this area | 5 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Analyse a case study with reference to theory and research in biological psychology | 0 | 2500 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |