HPS310 DISTINCTION Notes - Brain, Biology & Behaviour

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HPS310 Brain, Biology & Behaviour (unit name changing to Biological Psychology) -Covers ALL examinable content from weeks 1-11 -Covers ALL learning objectives -Based on the STUDY GUIDE'S readings of examinable content -Broken down into weeks & modules as per the study guide -Valuable resource for the open-book exam Topics included: Week 1: Neurons part 1 – intro to neurons & membrane potentials Week 2: Neurons part 2 – synapses, communication between neurons & psychopharmacology Week 3: Neurons part 3 – post-synaptic potentials, non-standard neurons, neurons, glial cells Week 4: Anatomy of the nervous system Week 5: Development of the nervous system & genetics Week 6: Vision & hearing Week 7: Movement Week 8: Motivation & Emotion Week 9: Wakefulness & Sleep Week 10: Psychological Disorders Week 11: Memory & Language