Brain and Behaviour

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This course aims to give you knowledge of the basic structure and function of the brain in the context of human behaviour. The physiology and anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems are also examined and related to other psychological fields.

Topics covered include:

  • the history of neuroscience
  • neuroanatomy
  • neurophysiology and the cells of the central nervous system
  • vision and hearing
  • alcoholism
  • disorders of sleep
  • ingestive behaviour
  • neurophysiological disorders such as dyslexia, memory deficits, brain damage and strokes.

Assessment

100% internal assessment 

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency
Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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2025
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