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ISMAT 13631

Biological Foundations of Mind and Behavior

Psychology (ISMAT)
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Brain and Mind - Central Nervous System
  • ProgramaProgramme
    PC1: History of Neurosciences. PC 2: Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neurochemistry. PC 3: Cellular bases of the SN: neurons and neuroglia. PC 4: Physiology of the nervous system: the neural membrane and the action potential. PC 5: Synaptic transmission; neurotransmitters. PC 6: Development of the nervous system, organization and functioning. PC 7: Neural plasticity. PC 8: Functional neuroanatomy. PC 9: Research methods and techniques in neurosciences. PC10: Introduction to mental and behavioral processes. Relations with the nervous system. PC11: Brief introduction to neurological and neuropsychological disorders.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    GA1: Provide an introduction to the neurobiological processes of human behavior. GA2: Identify the structures and functioning of the nervous system for mental processes and their correlation with human behavior. GA3: Distinguish the specificities and interfaces between psychology and biological sciences. GA4: Understand the biological foundations of the nervous system for mental, emotional and behavioral processes GA5: Understand the relationship between changes in neurological functioning and psychological functions (emotional and behavioral disorders).
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Eliasmith, C. (2013). How to build a brain. A neural architecture for biological cognition. Oxford: Oxford University Press Geary, D.C. (2005). The origin of mind. Evolution of brain, cognition, and general intelligence. Washington,DC. American Psychological Association. Kok. A. (2020). Functions of the brain. A conceptual approach to cognitive Neuroscience. London: Roulledge
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Theoretical classes, using the expository method. Theoretical-practical classes, based on solving problems/cases; Tutoring (support for reviews) and self-monitoring. Internet-based learning (E-Based Learning), through Moodle. Assessment: Written assessment test: two tests (25%+25%). Preparation of group work with a minimum of three members and a maximum of four. Delivery of written work on December 20th (After-work class) and December 21st (Daytime class), on paper and placed in Moodle (45%). Attendance and Participation (5%).
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não