| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Psychology | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL, PERSONALITY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Course unit
PSYCHOBIOLOGY (Ult. numero di matricola dispari)
PSN1030505, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2018/19
PSYCHOBIOLOGY (Ult. numero di matricola dispari)
PSN1030505, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2018/19
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
First cycle degree in DEVELOPMENTAL, PERSONALITY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS PSYCHOLOGY PS2295, Degree course structure A.Y. 2016/17, A.Y. 2018/19 |
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 9.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | PSYCHOBIOLOGY | |
| Department of reference | Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialisation | |
| Mandatory attendance | No | |
| Language of instruction | Italian | |
| Branch | PADOVA | |
| Single Course unit | The Course unit can be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance | |
| Optional Course unit | The Course unit can be chosen as Optional Course unit |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | ALESSANDRO ANGRILLI | M-PSI/02 |
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ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
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| Basic courses | M-PSI/02 | Psychobiology and Physiological Psychology | 9.0 |
Course unit organization
| Period | Second semester |
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| Year | 1st Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
| Type of hours | Credits | Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
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| Lecture | 9.0 | 63 | 162.0 | No turn |
Examination board
Examination board not defined
| Prerequisites: | In order to allow students to better follow the course it is necessary that they own the basic concepts in physics, chemistry and math required from admission tests. Furthermore, a good knowledge of cell biology, genetics and human physiology at level of scientific high schools is required. |
| Target skills and knowledge: | The first part of the course will provide the basics on brain anatomy, nervous system physiology and endocrine system. Starting from this, the second part of the course will focus on the biological bases of mental processes, psychiatric disorders and the development of cognition. |
| Examination methods: | The assessment consists of 30 multiple choice questions (4 possible answers, only one correct) In addition, there are 6 questions/pictures on neuroanatomy for overall 36 points (those who surpass 30, achieve also the Laude) Every 4 wrong answers 1 point is subtracted. Exam duration is 30 min. |
| Assessment criteria: | The assessment of the students is based on their comprehension of the taught issues, on their ability to achieve the main concepts and methodologies of the course and on the capacity to apply them with autonomy and awareness. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | Additional information, some pdf files and integrative material is available on the personal page of the teacher through the Moodle platform. In addition, the integrative material is available in the Metelli Library of psychology (photocopy room) and on Moodle.
Detailed program: Bear (see below) third edition Chapt. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7(not including appendix of chapt.7), Chapt. 15, 18, 20, 22 complete. Chapt. 9 (eye): pp. 303-329 Chapt. 10 (vision): pp. 343-355 e 370-379 Chapt. 14 (movement): pp. 506-507 e 513-540 Chapt. 19 (EEG): pp. 674-681 Chapt. 24 complete and Chapt. 25 (memory and LTP): pp. 925-939 |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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- Lecturing
- Questioning
- Story telling
- Loading of files and pages (web pages, Moodle, ...)
