The aim of the module is to provide Master's Conversion students with a wide understanding of the relationship between the human brain (and other physiological mechanisms) and behaviour. The brain is an extremely complex organ, and many areas of interest to psychologists are as yet, beyond the reductionist approach adopted here. However, the module is designed to establish the possibility that most behaviours, even our deepest thoughts and feelings, arise from a combination of electrical and chemical interactions in the central nervous system.
The module is co-ordinated by Dr Helge Gillmeister, to whom queries should be addressed.
The lectures will be taught by Dr Steffan Kennett, Dr Helge Gillmeister & Dr Elia Valentini. PS943 will be supported by additional tutorial classes, which will introduce the use of Powerpoint Presentations and provide information about the other two courseworks.
PS943 is assessed by an oral PowerPoint presentation (worth 30%), an Information Flyer (worth 20%) and an Information Pamphlet (worth 50%). We have designed these pieces of coursework to be interesting, fun and useful. For each, we want you to choose aspects of this module that really
These students have different assessments and must check with the department what the requirements are.
The module is co-ordinated by Dr Helge Gillmeister, to whom queries should be addressed.
The lectures will be taught by Dr Steffan Kennett, Dr Helge Gillmeister & Dr Elia Valentini. PS943 will be supported by additional tutorial classes, which will introduce the use of Powerpoint Presentations and provide information about the other two courseworks.
PS943 is assessed by an oral PowerPoint presentation (worth 30%), an Information Flyer (worth 20%) and an Information Pamphlet (worth 50%). We have designed these pieces of coursework to be interesting, fun and useful. For each, we want you to choose aspects of this module that really
interests you and turn them into educationally useful products. This is a real chance to let your ideas shine and to show us what you find fascinating!
Socrates and International students:These students have different assessments and must check with the department what the requirements are.
- Module Supervisor: Helge Gillmeister