Biological Mechanisms of Behaviour 1 Field of study: Psychology
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025

Module name: Biological Mechanisms of Behaviour 1
Module code: W3-PS-BMZ1
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to develop knowledge about the biological mechanisms that determine human functioning and to develop the ability to apply this knowledge in describing and explaining psychological phenomena. The content scope covers issues of physiology and genetics, reproductive behavior, functioning of nerve cells, biological systems of stimuli reception and regulation in relation to the norm and selected disease states.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Jest gotów do współpracy i zasięgania opinii specjalistów z dziedziny medycyny w procesie diagnozy i pomocy osobom z chorobami somatycznymi, zmianami degeneracyjnymi lub zaburzeniami neurologicznymi [PS_K_2_16]
 PS_K_2 [3/5]
Potrafi przedstawić biologiczne struktury i systemy warunkujące zachowanie człowieka, regulację wewnętrzną i procesy odbioru informacji w normie i patologii [PS_U_7_4]
 PS_U_7 [3/5]
Zna znaczenie czynników fizjologicznych i genetycznych dla funkcjonowania człowieka, budowę i funkcje biologicznych systemów odbioru i przetwarzania informacji, regulacji funkcji życiowych i zachowań reprodukcyjnych [PS_W_5_2]
 PS_W_5 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [2] 30 Description [a03] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work PS_K_2_16 PS_U_7_4 PS_W_5_2
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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