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Introduction to Brain and Behaviour Unit

The Brain and Behaviour unit, coded as PSY112, provides an introduction to key topics in psychology with an emphasis on their biological basis. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning, motivation, emotion, human development, language, and states of consciousness.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Brain and Behaviour
• Unit Code: PSY112
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• School of Psychological Sciences
• Discipline: Psychology
• Coordinator: Doctor Rebecca St George
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Availability

The unit is available at multiple locations, including Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, and Online, during Semester 1.

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date: 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Explain key theories and concepts in biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning, motivation and emotion, human development, language, and states of consciousness.
• Describe how scientific research is used to examine psychological phenomena and underlying biological processes.
• Implement practical skills in research by sourcing, interpreting and communicating scientific information.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,862.00

Teaching Pattern

• Teaching Pattern: 2 hour Online lecture module weekly, 1 x 2 hour practical class weekly, 2 hours independent learning weekly
• Assessment: Weekly Quizzes (20%), Final Exam (35%), Written assignment - Essay (45%)

Textbooks

Required

• D.A. Bernstein, J. A. Pooley, L. Cohen, S. Provost, J. Cranney, and N. Drew (2023). Psychology: Australian and New Zealand Edition. (4th Ed). Australia: Cengage Learning
• American Psychological Association (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Recommended

Lecturers may recommend articles and chapters relevant to specific content. These recommended readings may be provided for you on MyLO, or you may have to employ your research skills to find the materials through the library.