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Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience unit (PSY224)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit extends upon introductory material related to the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the nervous system, how we sense and perceive information, how we monitor and control our actions and how we process emotion, stress and reward. Neuroscience theories and concepts will be integrated with cognitive theories to cover topics such as attention, learning and memory, emotion, and language. You will apply your knowledge of behavioural and cognitive neuroscience to summarise peer-reviewed neuroscience literature, analyse and interpret empirical data, and report findings from psychological research studies.

Summary

Unit name Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
Unit code PSY224
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Doctor Allison Matthews
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe major neuroanatomical structures and neural processes that underlie human behaviour.
  • Apply methodologies, theories and concepts from behavioural and cognitive neuroscience to explain behaviour.
  • Interpret and analyse neuroscientific data and literature.
  • Source academic literature and communicate scientific information.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
010999 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,726.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

PSY112 AND an additional 12.5 points at introductory level

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA258

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2-hour online lecture weekly

2-hour practical or online practical modules weekly.

4 hours independent learning weekly

AssessmentFinal Exam (30%)|Online Assessment (30%)|Written Assignment (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Pinel, P.J., & Barnes (2021). Biopsychology (11th Edition). New York, Pearson 
Recommended

Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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