OK I have ordered the Dyson Animal vacuum - bloody expensive - £223. I can;t really afford it but damn I need a vacuum that actually vacuums!!! Let's hope that Mr Dyson relly means what he says on the packet.
I have finalised my degree course registration and sent the payment off. SD226 Biological Psychology
What you will study
You will learn how to formulate hypotheses; plan and carry out investigations; and manipulate the resulting data. You will also be expected to carry out an investigation of your own. The course develops your written presentation skills, and your ability to understand and interpret current findings in biological psychology.
The course will enable you to:
•acquire a core of basic knowledge concerning neuroscience and biological perspectives on psychology, which will allow you to proceed to a detailed interdisciplinary study of important topics in this area
•appreciate the implications for human health of factors affecting behaviour and the nervous system, and how the study of disease has helped in the study of normal physiological and psychological phenomena
•understand the conceptual context of the study of the brain and behavioural sciences
•integrate information from a variety of sources
•plan, conduct, analyse and report biological investigations
•develop skills in scientific communication, handling data and retrieving information.
The course is presented in six books, some accompanied by CD material. A Study Guide and Glossary provides guidance on studying the study materials.
Book 1 From Cells to Consciousness begins with an introduction to the course, explaining both its approach and its scope. This leads into an examination of nervous systems, in particular the human nervous system, its organisation and the various different types of cell within it. There is then a discussion of the phenomenon of consciousness.
Book 2 Beyond Reasonable Doubt is a guide to designing experiments in the behavioural sciences. More specifically, it provides a background to the experiments that are undertaken in the investigative strand of the course.
Book 3 Exploring the Brain starts with some basic cell biology. It then proceeds with a survey of the many techniques used to study nervous systems and the brain. It ends with a study of how genes and the environment, nature and nurture, work together in the development of the human nervous system, in particular during the period from conception to birth, to make each of us unique.
Book 4 From Neurons to Behaviour begins by examining how the cells in the nervous system communicate with each other; and how networks of such cells receive, process and communicate information. This leads in to an examination of how information is processed in the human nervous system and in the control of movement.
Book 5 Learning and Language is in two parts. The first is an examination of the neurobiological basis of learning and memory. This includes a discussion of how both are affected by the external and the internal environment. The second part of the book addresses the linked topics of hearing, speech and language.
Book 6 Emotions and Mind begins with a discussion of the topics of motivation and emotion: what are they and what is their neurobiological basis? This leads on to a study of schizophrenia; its biology, its causes, and its treatment. The course ends with a brief return to the phenomenon of consciousness, which was first discussed in Book 1.
Flights are booked and paid for to Atlanta and JH is lending me the money - Such a generous thing to do for me.
Insurance bought
- now I just need a windfall
Need to get some presents for Christmas gifts - everyone will be getting cheaper presents this year.
Well got a few pressies - I am not very good at buying presents under pressure like this. If only we could just buy presents through the year when we see somethign and give it there and then.
I see thigns and forget later what idea I had. I am not good at this stuff.
I have no money and have just spent loads. Damn!!
Bliss
xx
I have a funny thing with money - will try and write more when back from the bank.
I have finalised my degree course registration and sent the payment off. SD226 Biological Psychology
What you will study
You will learn how to formulate hypotheses; plan and carry out investigations; and manipulate the resulting data. You will also be expected to carry out an investigation of your own. The course develops your written presentation skills, and your ability to understand and interpret current findings in biological psychology.
The course will enable you to:
•acquire a core of basic knowledge concerning neuroscience and biological perspectives on psychology, which will allow you to proceed to a detailed interdisciplinary study of important topics in this area
•appreciate the implications for human health of factors affecting behaviour and the nervous system, and how the study of disease has helped in the study of normal physiological and psychological phenomena
•understand the conceptual context of the study of the brain and behavioural sciences
•integrate information from a variety of sources
•plan, conduct, analyse and report biological investigations
•develop skills in scientific communication, handling data and retrieving information.
The course is presented in six books, some accompanied by CD material. A Study Guide and Glossary provides guidance on studying the study materials.
Book 1 From Cells to Consciousness begins with an introduction to the course, explaining both its approach and its scope. This leads into an examination of nervous systems, in particular the human nervous system, its organisation and the various different types of cell within it. There is then a discussion of the phenomenon of consciousness.
Book 2 Beyond Reasonable Doubt is a guide to designing experiments in the behavioural sciences. More specifically, it provides a background to the experiments that are undertaken in the investigative strand of the course.
Book 3 Exploring the Brain starts with some basic cell biology. It then proceeds with a survey of the many techniques used to study nervous systems and the brain. It ends with a study of how genes and the environment, nature and nurture, work together in the development of the human nervous system, in particular during the period from conception to birth, to make each of us unique.
Book 4 From Neurons to Behaviour begins by examining how the cells in the nervous system communicate with each other; and how networks of such cells receive, process and communicate information. This leads in to an examination of how information is processed in the human nervous system and in the control of movement.
Book 5 Learning and Language is in two parts. The first is an examination of the neurobiological basis of learning and memory. This includes a discussion of how both are affected by the external and the internal environment. The second part of the book addresses the linked topics of hearing, speech and language.
Book 6 Emotions and Mind begins with a discussion of the topics of motivation and emotion: what are they and what is their neurobiological basis? This leads on to a study of schizophrenia; its biology, its causes, and its treatment. The course ends with a brief return to the phenomenon of consciousness, which was first discussed in Book 1.
Flights are booked and paid for to Atlanta and JH is lending me the money - Such a generous thing to do for me.
Insurance bought
- now I just need a windfall
Need to get some presents for Christmas gifts - everyone will be getting cheaper presents this year.
Well got a few pressies - I am not very good at buying presents under pressure like this. If only we could just buy presents through the year when we see somethign and give it there and then.
I see thigns and forget later what idea I had. I am not good at this stuff.
I have no money and have just spent loads. Damn!!
Bliss
xx
I have a funny thing with money - will try and write more when back from the bank.
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