Courses / Module

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I: RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Module code: PS150
Credits: 7.5
Semester: 1
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
International:
Coordinator: Dr Brenda brenda.guiducci@mu.ie (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	Introduction of psychology as a scientific discipline. Introduction to fundamental principles of research in psychology. Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with special reference to psychological function. Introduction to branches of biological psychology, including psychopharmacology and psychophysiology. Genetic and environmental influences on psychological development. Major theories of cognitive and intellectual development. Module Objective: To introduce the research basis of contemporary psychology and introduce core topics and theories in the areas of biological and developmental psychology.

Overview

Introduction of psychology as a scientific discipline. Introduction to fundamental principles of research in psychology. Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with special reference to psychological function. Introduction to branches of biological psychology, including psychopharmacology and psychophysiology. Genetic and environmental influences on psychological development. Major theories of cognitive and intellectual development.

Module Objective: To introduce the research basis of contemporary psychology and introduce core topics and theories in the areas of biological and developmental psychology.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Describe the fundamental features of psychology as a scientific discipline; Outline core features of research approaches in psychology; Outline the main facets of how the brain, and its constituent components, underpin human behaviour; Describe the core principles/areas of developmental change in the period from conception through childhood; Discuss issues that comprise social, emotional or cognitive development throughout childhood; Construct an appraisal, informed by the psychological literature, of a current topic in biological or developmental psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

	Co-Requisites
	PS151 (PS152, PS153 and PS154 for MH106 and MH209 students only)

Timetable

Search form

Courses / Module

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I: RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Semester 1

Semester 2