Psychophysiology (SUPK_109)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide insight into the neurophysiological mechanisms of psychic functions in the human brain, to analyse the biological origin of instinct, motivation, emotion, memory, attention, and consciousness, allowing to understand the phenomena and regularities of psychology. To promote students' skills to work both independently in information selection and in a group.
Prerequisites
Biology and Genetics, Biomedical Basics of Human Functioning, General Psychology.
Learning outcomes
• explain physiological processes in the brain;
• describe the physiological basis of psychic processes;
• present contemporary scientific notions about the neurophysiological mechanisms of psychic functions in the human brain.
• recognize different parts of the brain and describe their functions;
• able to explain to others the physiological basis of psychic processes;
• able to discern the psychophysiological mechanisms of psychological phenomena;
• able to work both selecting information independently and in a group.
Students will be able to use the acquired knowledge about the diverse psychophysiological processes in the body in the specialised courses in the study programme "Psychology".
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, LFPSb | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | ||
| Psychology, PSbN | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | ||
| Psychology, PSb | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required |
