Psychology and Physiology

Module title	Psychology and Physiology
Module code	INT0069
Academic year	2022/3
Credits	30
Module staff

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	10	10

Number students taking module (anticipated)	30

Description - summary of the module content

Module description

This module explores the bases of mind and behaviour?as well as?the basic?physiology?and functioning of?the?human body. You will?look at some of the main theories in psychology and their application.?Psychology topics include?defining and measuring?intelligence and?explaining and treating?certain?mental illnesses.?Physiology?gives an overview of body systems and how they interact to?maintain?the complete organism, for example,?the nervous system, control systems?and?the?fight or flight response.?We also focus on methods of research and?associated?ethical?issues.?

Module aims - intentions of the module

1. This module aims to provide a foundation in key concepts of psychology as well as develop essential knowledge and understanding of different human body systems and how they relate to each other.

2. It aims to prepare students for further academic study at a UK university through a focus on a) learning how to conduct and navigate published research, and b) taking a self-directed and enquiry-based approach to learning

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Compare and evaluate various theoretical approaches used to explain human behaviour
2. Demonstrate an understanding of several key topics and classic studies in psychology
3. Research a given psychological topic in depth with tutor support
4. Describe the systems of the human body which are associated with particular functions and their interrelationship with other systems
5. Describe the effects of named diseases and medications on the human body with particular emphasis on the body systems targeted.
6. Evaluate data and reports associated with functioning of the body systems

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

7. Describe and begin to evaluate aspects of knowledge in the medical and social sciences with reference to data sources outside of lectures
8. Analyse, interpret, and evaluate experimental methods and results
9. Demonstrate some awareness of ethical issues in treating human conditions and in conducting psychological research

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

10. Present your work effectively, both orally and in writing
11. Work co-operatively in groups through on-line and face-to-face activity
12. Evaluate your performance in the light of feedback on formative tasks

Syllabus plan

Core content:

Perspectives in Psychology (including biological, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive)
Key debates in Psychology
Psychological research methods and ethical implications
Overview of the body as an organism (organisation, body systems, and tissue types)
Nervous system
The Endocrine system
The Circulatory system

Topics to be taken from the following:

Clinical Psychology: Recognizing and treating abnormality
Cognitive Psychology: Components of Memory and/or Perception
Cross-cultural Psychology: Concepts of the Self
Developmental Psychology: Intelligence
Health Psychology: Stress
Social Psychology: Social Influence
Organizational Psychology: Group behaviour

Learning and teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
90	210

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Seminars	90	Formal teaching/ lectures. Group tutorials. Individual, pair, and small group tasks.
Guided Independent Study	210	Preparation for lectures and tutorials. Reading and research. Preparing and carrying out coursework and homework exercises.

Assessment

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Group presentation	10 minutes, semester 1	4-11	Written and verbal
Essay	500 words, semester 1	1-3,7-10	Written and verbal
Examination	1hr, semester 2	1-2,4-10	In-class

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
50	50

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Individual presentation	20	5 minutes, semester 1	4-10, 12	Written and Verbal
Essay	30	1500 words, semester 2	1-3,7-10,12	Written and verbal
Examination	50	2hrs, semester 2	1-2,4-10,12	Written

Re-assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Presentation	5 Minutes	4-10, 12	Semester 2
Essay	1500 Words	1-3,7-10,12	As soon as possible, before APAC
Examination	2 Hours	1-2,4-10,12	As soon as possible, before APAC

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs, there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.??

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to take a re-sit exam. Only your performance in this exam will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if the examination is passed.?

Resources

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Basic reading:

AQA Psychology for A level Year 1 & AS. Illuminate Publishing.
AQA Physiology for A level Year 1 & AS revision guide
Anatomy and Physiology (2nd edition) Student Workbook. Biozone.
Butler, G. & McManus, F. (2000). Psychology: a very short introduction Oxford: OUP

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

Web-based and electronic resources:

ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages

Module has an active ELE page

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Psychology and Physiology

Credit value	30
Module ECTS	15
Module pre-requisites	None
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	3
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	18/02/22
Last revision date	08/03/22