27002 - BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY II (A-H)

The course contributes to achieving the educational objectives of the Degree Programme by providing students with theoretical knowledge and methodological tools that are essential for understanding and analyzing the main topics of the relevant discipline. Specifically, students are expected to have acquired:

the theoretical foundations of psychological knowledge, as developed in the core areas of psychobiology;
the ability to critically address issues related to the objects of study in psychobiology and to communicate their reflections effectively.

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Expected learning outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the functional organization of the human brain, with a focus on the sensorimotor system, the neurochemical regulation of behavior, and the neural bases of complex processes such as motivation, emotion, sexuality, language, attention, consciousness, and sleep-wake rhythms. The course also addresses key theories and findings related to memory, learning, and brain plasticity, including underlying molecular mechanisms. This knowledge will provide a solid foundation for further study in neuroscience and psychology.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding
Through the integrated analysis of experimental evidence and theoretical models, students will develop the ability to apply their knowledge to the neurobiological interpretation of human behavior. Emphasis will be placed on critically reading scientific data and reflecting on major topics in contemporary psychobiology, encouraging an informed approach to the interaction between brain, behavior, and environment.
3) Making informed judgments
The course promotes the development of critical thinking skills through the comparison of different theoretical approaches to understanding behavior and its neural correlates. Students will be encouraged to independently evaluate scientific information and refine their reasoning through the comparative analysis of models, empirical findings, and core concepts.
4) Communication skills
Students will be supported in acquiring appropriate technical vocabulary for psychobiology, enabling them to effectively communicate acquired knowledge both orally and in writing. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to organize and articulate complex ideas clearly, coherently, and with scientific accuracy.
5) Learning skills
The course aims to enhance students’ autonomy in learning and their capacity for active engagement with scientific content, including through the consultation of scholarly sources, discussions of emblematic cases, and optional deepening activities. Attention will also be given to fostering metacognitive reflection on individual learning strategies and processes, in line with the goals of lifelong education.