Useful links
Unit of study_
PSYC2915: Brain and Behavioural Psychology (Advanced)
2027 unit information
This unit explores four foundational areas in psychology: neuroscience, learning and behaviour, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology. The lecture series emphasizes the underlying processes that shape behaviour, emotions, and motivation, examining both typical development and the emergence of psychopathologies. Tutorial activities are organised around three integrated themes that emphasise scientific inquiry and the application of psychological research. Students critically evaluate evidence from behavioural neuroscience and learning research, examining how experimental findings contribute to our understanding of behaviour and mental health and how research can be translated into practical applications. They then explore culturally responsive approaches to mental health and wellbeing, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on Social and Emotional Wellbeing. In the final part of the semester, students apply behaviour change theory to evaluate, design, and reflect on strategies for improving health and wellbeing. Throughout the tutorial program, students develop advanced skills in critical analysis, research design, scientific communication, collaboration, and the application of psychological science to complex real-world challenges.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
A mark of 75 or greater in PSYC1002 |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
PSYC2011 or PSYC2911 or PSYC2910 or PSYC2010 or PSYC2015 |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand and apply the principles, theories, and concepts of the following core areas of Psychology: Learning and Motivation, Mental Health Conditions and Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Neuroscience and Biological Psychology
- LO2. Design and conduct a research study to exmaine the link between an individual's behaviour and a neuropsychological function
- LO3. Apply the knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- LO4. Understand the important historical and contemporary issues that affect the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- LO5. Conduct collaborative projects demonstrating interpersonal skills and teamwork
- LO6. Communicate the project outcomes in a range of formats, including APA style written reports and oral presentations
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Semester 1 2027
|
Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
|
Find your current year census dates
Modes of attendance (MoA)
This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.
Disclaimer
Important: the University of Sydney regularly reviews units of study and reserves the right to change the units of study available annually. To stay up to date on available study options, including unit of study details and availability, refer to the relevant handbook.
To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.