Degree | Type | Year |
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2502443 Psychology | OB | 2 |
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There are no prerequisites, but the knowledge acquired in the first year of the Degree in Psychology (Foundations of Psychobiology I, II) is assumed. It is advisable to have knowledge of English.
The general objective of the subject is to learn about the biological bases of sleep and waking, motivated behaviors, emotions, and learning and memory processes.
At the end of the course, students will be able to do the following:
1. To explain the neurobiological basis of sleep and wakefulness rhythms, the functions of sleep and some sleep disorders.
2. To explain the neurobiological basis and functions of the reward system. To describe the neurobiological changes associated with addictive behavior.
3. To describe the neural and hormonal control of different motivated behaviors such as hunger, sexual and parental behaviors.
4. To explain the neurobiological basis of emotions and their implications in health.
5. To explain the neurobiological basis of learning and memory processes.
6. To describe and interpret graphs and results of neuroscientific articles.
7. To present and discuss applied topics of the course content.
Unit 1. SLEEP and WAKING
1. Circadian rhythms
2. Behavioral and physiological characteristics of sleep and waking
3. Neural mechanisms
4. Functions of sleep
Unit 2. REWARD
1. Motivational systems
2. Neural mechanisms of reward systems
3. Addiction
Unit 3. HUNGER
1. Digestion and metabolism
2. Peripheral regulation of mechanisms of eating
3. Neural control of eating
Unit 4. SEXUAL AND PARENTAL BEHAVIORS
1. Sex hormones: organization and activation effects
2. Pheromones
3. Neural control of sexual behavior
4. Parental behavior
Unit 5. EMOTION
1. Nature of emotions and feelings
2. Functions of emotions
3. Neural control of emotions
Unit 6. LEARNING AND MEMORY
1. Nature of learning and memory
2. Synaptic plasticity
3. Implicit learning and memory
4. Explicit learning and memory
5. Working memory
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Master or flipped-classroom classes with ICT support | 28.5 | 1.14 | 2, 7, 6, 4, 5, 13, 16, 15, 18, 17, 12 |
Seminars (12h) and Workshops (4h) | 16 | 0.64 | 1, 7, 6, 4, 5, 21, 16, 15, 18, 17, 23, 22 |
Type: Supervised | |||
Individualized and/or small group follow-up tutoring (virtual and/or face-to-face) | 8.5 | 0.34 | 14, 23, 22 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Comprehensive reading of materials (books, scientific papers, outreach articles, webs) | 20 | 0.8 | 1, 7, 6, 4, 5, 3, 16, 15, 18, 17, 22, 11, 9, 10, 8 |
Documentation | 11 | 0.44 | 1, 22 |
Exercises and activities | 20 | 0.8 | 2, 7, 6, 4, 5, 13, 21, 16, 15, 18, 17, 22, 12 |
Study of basic concepts of the subject (conceptual maps, synthesis) | 30 | 1.2 | 2, 7, 6, 4, 5, 13, 12, 11, 9, 10, 8 |
Team project to create a presentation and discussion | 12 | 0.48 | 1, 14, 20, 23, 22 |
DIRECTED ACTIVITY (30%)
a) Master Classes (TE, 19 face-to-face sessions; 1,5h) based on:
b) Seminars (PAUL, 6 sessions; 2h). Face-to-face seminars to work, usually in groups, based on:
c) Workshops (PLAB, 2 sessions; 2h). Workshops to facilitate practical and empirical learning of the subject content, based on:
SUPERVISED ACTIVITY (5%)
Tutorials. Follow-up, either face-to-face or virtual, with the teacher individually and/or in groups. Among others, aspects such as:
AUTONOMOUS ACTIVITY (60%)
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY (5%)
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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EV1. Written individual test (multiple-option, open question and short questions) | 40% | 2 | 0.08 | 2, 1, 7, 4, 3, 13, 19, 16, 15, 12, 10, 8 |
EV2. Written individual test (multiple-option, development and short questions) | 40% | 2 | 0.08 | 2, 1, 6, 4, 5, 13, 16, 18, 17, 12, 11, 9, 10 |
EV3 (Optional). Teamwork: Short or video presentation, discussion, and written abstract | 20% | 0 | 0 | 2, 1, 7, 6, 4, 5, 3, 13, 14, 20, 21, 19, 16, 15, 18, 17, 23, 22, 12, 11, 9, 10, 8 |
EV4 (Optional). Exercises and tasks, carried out in class or at home | 5% | 0 | 0 | 1, 14, 21, 22, 11, 9, 10, 8 |
The CONTINUOUS EVALUATION of the course allows the students to know their academic progress and will be carried out through different tests in which the students must demonstrate that they have achieved the competencies, have achieved the objectives and passed the corresponding learning outcomes. For each of the following evaluation activities, its weight in the final grade, the duration of the test and when it will take place are indicated (see at the end the link to the evaluation calendar):
1. EV1. Learning evidence 1 (compulsory): individual face-to-face, written test of development and/or short questions/test on Units 1, 2 and 3 (40%; 1.5 hours; 1st evaluation period).
2. EV2. Evidence of learning 2 (compulsory): individual face-to-face, written test of development and/or short questions/test on Units 4, 5 and 6 (40%; 1.5 hours; 2nd evaluation period).
3. EV3. Evidence of learning 3 (optional): Short presentation (oral or video), oral debate-defense and delivery of a written summary on a cooperative group work, based on the explanation and discussion of recent neuroscientific articles in English (20%; 10-15 minutes of presentation + 5-10 minutes of debate; PAUL 5 and 6).
4. EV4. Evidence of learning 4 (optional): Activities to facilitate the follow-up of the course (5%; specific deliveries in the classroom or in the virtual campus with deadline).
The course offers the possibility of SINGLE ASSESSMENT (see link at the end for information on regulations, application, deadline), which implies the renounce of continuous assessment and involves the completion on a single date of EV1 and EV2 (mandatory). In case of taking the optional evidences EV3 and EV4, it is also necessary to deliver them on the same date. The date of completion and delivery will correspond to the date of the second evaluation period. The description, weight and duration of the evidences are the same as those specified in sections 1 - 4 above. The same recovery process will be applied as for the continuous evaluation (see the following section e).
The EVALUATION CRITERIA are the following:
a) Completion of all mandatory learning evidences, EV1 and EV2.
b) Students who have submitted learning evidences with a weight equal to or higher than 40% will be considered "evaluable".
c) The final grade of the course will be obtained from the weighted sum of the results obtained in all the evaluation activities carried out.
d) The course will be passed with a weighted sum (of all the evidences carried out) that is equal or superior to 5 points out of 10, provided that a minimum of 3.5 points (on a scale of 0 - 10) has been obtained in each of the 2 compulsory evidences (EV1 and EV2). In case of not reaching the established requirements, the maximum grade to be recorded in the transcript may be 4.5 points.
e) Students who have taken the compulsory evidences EV1 and EV2 and have obtained an overall evaluation grade (EV1 + EV2 + EV3 + EV4) between 3.5 and 4.9 points out of 10 will be eligible to take a reassessment test, held during the re-assessment period established by the Faculty. The reassessment test will consist of the repetition of EV1 and / or EV2. The criterion of passed subject will be the same as described in section d, once substituted the grade of the evidence/s recovered. Thus, it is necessary to obtain a minimum score of 3.5 in the retest of a specific evidence (EV1 and / or EV2) to pass the subject (with an overall grade equal to or higher than 5). If a student opt for re-assessment, the maximum possible numerical grade for the subject will be 7 out of 10.
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Link to the Evaluation Guidelines, Evaluation Test Translation Criteria, Evaluation Calendar and information on the Single Assessment of the School of Psychology:
https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/graus/graus/avaluacions-1345722525858.html
In bold the fundamental bibliography (choose one of the reference manuals), the rest is complementary bibliography.
None specific
Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
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(PAUL) Classroom practices | 11 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 12 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 21 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 22 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 31 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 32 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 41 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 42 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 51 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PAUL) Classroom practices | 52 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 111 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 112 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 113 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 114 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 211 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 212 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 213 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 214 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 311 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 312 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 313 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 314 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 411 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 412 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 413 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 414 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 511 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 512 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(PLAB) Practical laboratories | 513 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(TE) Theory | 2 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(TE) Theory | 3 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(TE) Theory | 4 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
(TE) Theory | 5 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |