Print this pageVO Biological Psychology II
Giorgia Silani
General Information
This course provides information about the biological aspects of behavior, cognition and emotion. In particular the following topics will be covered: memory, language, emotions, motivational behaviors, sleep and affective disorders
Methods
Each lecture will be supported by use of power point slides that will be made available to the students.
Goals
To give a general framework on the biological aspects underlying human behavior and cognition and to facilitate a critical reading of the most recent research literature.
Course assessment
Date, time and location of the course and exams:
See: List of Courses
All examinations are written and based on multiple-choice questions. Language: English.
Reading
Bear, M.F., Connors, B.W., Paradiso, M.A., Engl. A.K. (Eds.) (2007). Neuroscience - Exploring the Brain. Lippincott Williams & Wilcins (or German Version: (2008). Neurowisssenschaften ‐ ein grundlegendes Lehrbuch für Biologie, Medizin und Psychologie; 3. Aufl. Wien: Springer‐Verlag.)
Chapter: 15-25
Previous page: VO Biological Psychology I
Next page: PS Spezifische Schwerpunkte: Affective & Cognitive Neuroscience SoSe2009