PSI0204A - BIOLOGY (A-DE)

The course describes the fundamental biological structures at the various levels of organization of living matter and the general unitary principles that govern the functioning of different biological units in their energetic and informational logic. The course also illustrates the principles governing the diversification of biological units, both throughout evolutionary history and through behavioral interactions, including consideration of pathological psychological conditions.
The course aims to introduce students to the mechanisms underlying cellular activity, the functioning of the organism through reproduction, its defenses, and its relationship with the environment. Students will also be able to learn about the functioning of neurons, including in relation to mental activity. The course also aims to introduce evolutionary theories in light of new knowledge.
The course contributes to the achievement of the educational objectives of the program by providing students with theoretical knowledge and fundamental methodological tools to understand and analyze the main themes of the relevant discipline. Specifically, students must have acquired:
an adequate understanding of psychological knowledge within the context of the natural, human, and social sciences;the ability to critically address issues related to the subjects of psychology's study and to effectively communicate their reflections on them.Expected learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding:Acquire basic multidisciplinary knowledge, with particular reference to biomedical explanations of human behavior and the contribution of the human and social sciences to the genesis of psychological theory.
Applied knowledge and understanding:Develop an awareness of the very nature of the Psychological Sciences, which, as such, must incorporate and not underestimate the contributions of certain biomedical and humanistic disciplines that have allowed psychology itself to become a science.
Making judgments:Acquire the ability to compare different theoretical perspectives.
Base knowledge on criteria of scientific rigor.
Communication skills:Ability to present acquired knowledge through oral presentations and written essays on topics or open-ended questions.
Learning skills:Develop the ability to reflect on study and learning topics and to reflect on one's own skills and learning processes.