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BIOPSYCHOLOGY II - BPS204

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Statement of Attainment

Why Study Advanced Biopsychology?

This advanced biopsychology course will further develop your understanding of the impact of physiology and biology on human behaviour.

This course covers complex brain processing systems of memory and language as well as examining how brain damage and substances can impact upon functioning and behaviour. It is designed to complement our Biopsychology I course.  

  • Learn about the effects of substances on the brain.
  • Learn about the impact of brain damage on thinking and behaviour.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This is a useful course for people working in a variety of health care settings as well as those who just seek a greater understanding of the brain and behaviour. 

Pre-requisite: It is best to have studied ‘Biopsychology I’ (or similar) for a better understanding as you work through this course.

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What Will You Learn in This Course?

In this course you will learn about the more complex interactions between brain and behaviour and what happens when things go wrong.

  • Learn more about the fascinating field of biopsychology.
  • Understand more about how our biology and physiology affects how we think.
  • The effects of brain damage and drugs on behaviour.
  • The higher cognitive functions of memory and language.

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are 7 lessons in this course:

  1. Evolution, Genetics and Experience
  2. Research Methods in Biopsychology
  3. Brain Damage
  4. Recovery from Brain Damage
  5. Drug Dependence and the Brain
  6. Memory
  7. Language

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

WHAT YOU MAY DO IN THIS COURSE

  • Viewing behaviour as part genetic and part experiential.
  • Discuss how human behaviour is linked to evolution.
  • Explain how dominant traits are passed on to offspring by genetics.
  • Describe the relationship between gene expression and the genetic code.
  • Consider how studies of identical twins shed light on the development of differences among individuals?
  • Explain how CT and PET scans are used to obtain images of the brain.
  • Determine what invasive research methods have been employed to try and understand the brain and behaviour?
  • Consider how drugs are used to understand neurotransmitters and their effect on behaviour?
  • Explain how gene knockout and gene replacement techniques are used.
  • Outline methods of neuropsychological testing.
  • Determine how studying animal behaviour in the laboratory can be useful in understanding human behaviour.
  • List and define the most common causes of brain damage.
  • Explain the significance of neuron death.
  • Explain what happens during neural regeneration and neural degeneration?
  • Determine the function of slow and rapid neural reorganisation in the mammalian brain?
  • Determine the extent of neurotransplantation of replacement parts in the brain.
  • Explain the relationship between physical dependence on drugs and withdrawal syndrome.
  • The extent that neural mechanisms seemingly involved in addiction.
  • Determine what medial temporal lobe amnesia tell us about implicit and explicit memory?
  • Consider cerebral dominance through language lateralisation and left and right-handedness.
  • Consider evidence that suggests that the hemispheres of split-brain patients function independently.
  • Identify what we now know about lateralisation of function in the left and right hemispheres.
  • Evaluate the Wernicke-Geschwind model of cortical localisation of language.

Why Study This Course?

This course builds on studies undertaken in Biopsychology I and assumes students have some understanding of brain structures and functions. 

This course may be studied by itself or as part of a certificate or higher-level course. It will be of most interest to those in the health care fields, such as Psychology, Psychotherapy, Teaching, Research, Biological sciences, Health sciences and Health professions.

What Next?

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

The Brain and BehaviourThe Brain and Behaviour ebook provides a fascinating insight into the functions of the human brain. From understanding the human brain, human anatomy & behaviour, chemistry, brain damage and memory, this ebook is an interesting read and also a great reference for students of biology, biopsychology or psychology.
Psychological ProfilingPsychological profiling is used to assess anyone from potential new staff and school children to serial killers. It helps you to determine someone’s personality, neuroses, mental health and career suitability. This book provides an excellent overview of psychological profiling techniques and pitfalls.
Psychology DictionaryThis book provides explanations for common terms used in Psychology.
How Children ThinkAnyone who has ever tried to make a child do anything (clean up their mess, desist from throwing mud, stop drawing on the walls) knows that children think differently to adults. This book attempts to provide the skills and knowledge to develop a greater understanding of children.