Key words
Biology, Genetics, Neurophysiology
Objectives
To acquire elementary knowledge of and gain an insight into the biological basis of behavior.
To acquire elementary knowledge of and gain an insight into genetics and neurophysiology.
To acquire elementary knowledge of and gain an insight into the physiological processes in the brain.
To acquire elementary knowledge of and gain an insight into the psycho-social and ethical problems/consequences of this biological basis.
Prerequisites
None
Topics
To study the biological basis of human behavior, we start from the bio-psycho-social model.
The first part deals with basic genetics (DNA, celdivision, genotype and fenotype, inheritage,...).
The theory is being linked to psycho-social and ethical consequences (e.g. preventive breast amputation).
The second part deals with neurophysiology (elements and function of the nervous system).
This will be demonstrated by for example the biological basis of emotions (anxiety and agression) and the consciousness (sleep and awakeness),...
In a third part the hormonal system will be studied. Hereby diabetes, stress, hyper- and hypothyreoidie, etc. will be discussed.
Teaching Methods
Teaching with debatting method.
Concretising using visual material.
Materials used
Textook, other texts and personal notes.
Study guidance
Consultation by appointment.
Assessment
Written examination.
Study costs
Lecturer(s)
Karin Temmerman
Language
Dutch
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