The Brain and Neuropsychology

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026338
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the structure and function of the brain.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the structure and function of the brain, including: 

    a. temporal lobe

    b. occipital lobe

    c. frontal lobe

    d. parietal lobe 

    e. cerebellum

  • 1.2

    Understand the lateralisation of function in the hemispheres, including: 

    a. asymmetrical function 

    b. role of the left hemispheres 

    c. role of the right hemispheres 

    d. role of the corpus callosum 

  • 1.3

    Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of lateralisation as an explanation of sex differences between males and females.

2

Understand the role of action potentials and synopses in transmitting information through the nervous system.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Summarise the structure of a neurone.

  • 2.2

    Explain ways in which the membrane specialisation enables the establishment of the resting potential and action potentials (to include: all or nothing, refractory period and salutary conduction).

    To include: all or nothing, refractory period and salutary conduction

3

Understand the processes involved in synaptic transmission.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the mechanisms of synaptic transmission and the use of agonistic and antagonistic chemicals in modifying this process.

4

Understand how patterns of behaviour are integrated and controlled by the nervous system.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Discuss the functions of the parasympathetic and sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

  • 4.2

    Explain the impact of neurological damage on cognitions and behaviour, including: 

    a. the symptoms of visual agnosia 

    b. the symptoms of prosopagnosia 

    c. the impact of damage to the pre-frontal cortex