EDU6193   Neuroscience, Psychology & Education   (15 credits)

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This module explores the fundamental biological mechanisms underlying human and animal behaviour. It also considers laboratory research methodologies and critically examines the relevance of bio-psychological and neuroscientific knowledge for education. Module content includes: - Introduction: Education and neuroscience - Behavioural genetics, heredity, comparative and evolutionary psychology - Psychobiology, biological bases of human and non-human behaviour, hormones and behaviour, socio-biology - Neuroimaging, cognitive and evolutionary neuroscience

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