Brain and Behaviour

Tuition Fee

AUD 2,862

Start Date

2027-02-23

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

12 weeks

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Details

Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Psychology

Area of study

Social Sciences | Health

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

AUD 2,862

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2027-02-23	-

About Program

Program Overview

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.