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Certificate of Achievement

Julia Rabelo da Cunha

has completed the following course:

Introduction to Psychology: Biological Psychology

Monash University

This online course explored the link between behaviour and human biology, and considered how genes and the environment influence human behaviour.

2 weeks, 6 hours per week

Matthew Mundy

Associate Professor and Director of Education for the School of Psychological Sciences

Monash University

83%
overall score

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Explore the role of genes in normal behaviour.
  • Interpret examples of heritable diseases affecting behaviour (e.g. Fragile X syndrome).
  • Assess the critical importance of the environment in shaping behaviour.
  • Identify the major divisions of the nervous system and major neural systems.
  • Identify neural system cell types and describe their functions, including how resting potential becomes an action potential.
  • Compare the role of synapses in communication within the nervous system.
  • Explain the roles of neurotransmitters in behaviour.
  • Identify the endocrine system, the major glands and the role of hormones in regulating bodily functions.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to genetics
  • Heredity and genetic disorders
  • Specific genetic disorders
  • The nervous system
  • The brain and spinal cord

Issued on 3rd August 2020

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Free online course:

Introduction to Psychology: Biological Psychology

Monash University