| CODE | PSY1630 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Foundations in Human Biology for Psychology | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Foundations in Human Biology is a study-unit that introduces students to the human organism and the impact of modern biology and medicinal discoveries on psychology. The unit covers anatomy/cytology and physiology of the main systems of the human body, with a special focus on the central nervous system. In addition, genetics and the relationship between humans and their environment will be described. Study-Unit Aims: Unit 1: - Human Organization - Exploring Life and Science - Chemistry of Life - Cell Structure and Function - Organization and Regulation of Body Systems Unit 2: - Maintenance of the Human Body - Cardiovascular System: Heart and Blood Vessels - Cardiovascular System: Blood - The Lymphatic and Immune Systems - Digestive System and Nutrition - Respiratory System - Urinary System Unit 3: - Movement and Support in Humans - Skeletal System - Muscular System Unit 4: - Integration and Coordination in Humans - Nervous System - Senses - Endocrine System Unit 5: - Reproduction and Development - Reproductive System - Human Development and Aging Unit 6: - Human Genetics - Patterns of Chromosome Inheritance - Patterns of Genetic Inheritance - DNA Biology and Technology Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the basic principles of human biology; - Define the structure and functions of the human cell; - Integrate how nervous cells work; - Gain the necessary knowledge of the four main human senses; - Learn the main components of the human nervous system; - Synthesize the structure and functions of the major apparatus. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate critical thinking skills; - Recognise and apply subject-specific theories, paradigms, concepts or principles; - Analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically, including published research or reports; - Obtain and integrate several lines of subject-specific evidence to formulate and test hypotheses; - Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems; - Follow Biological Psychology 1 with profit. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Human Biology 8th Edition (Jones & Bartlett Learning Titles in Biological Science) Paperback – 30 Dec 2013 by Daniel D. Chiras (Author) Paperback: 598 pages Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc; 8th Revised edition edition (30 Dec 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1284031810 ISBN-13: 978-1284031812 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd Edition By Eldra Pearl Solomon, PhD ISBN: 9781416044055 Copyright: 2009 Page Count: 352 Imprint: Saunders |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | This study-unit is only offered to students with Psychology as an area of study | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Massimo Pierucci |
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