Study programme competencies |
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
To recognize and respect human diversity and to understand that psychological explanations may vary across populations and contexts. |
A2 |
To identify the personal, psycho-social and / or educative factors that may put human health at risk. |
A3 |
Being able to elaborate a scientific report which involves defining a research problem, the hypotheses and variables, and defining the design, the sample and its method of selection, the tools for collecting data and their subsequent analysis and discussion. |
A7 |
Knowing to track on a case by choosing appropriate and realistic objectives. |
A8 |
To know the basis for hypotheses establishment with respect to a particular case, and from them to deduce contrastable statements. |
A12 |
To acquire a basic theoretical knowledge about the state of the art in the different areas involved in applied psychology. |
A13 |
Knowing and being able to use the different models, theories, methods and assessment and intervention techniques that are specific of the different areas of research in Applied Psychology, and developing a critical attitude typical of the scientific spirit. |
A18 |
To show an ethical and professional compromise with respect to civic, social and global responsibilities. |
A19 |
Knowing and complying with the deontologic obligations of Applied Psychology. |
B1 |
Capacity for analysis and synthesis. |
B2 |
Capacity for organization and planning. |
B3 |
Teamwork. |
B6 |
Critical thinking. |
B8 |
Autonomous learning. |
B10 |
Motivation for quality. |
B11 |
Troubleshooting. |
C1 |
To express oneself, both orally and in writing, in the official languages of the autonomous region. |
C2 |
To dominate the expression and understanding of a spoken and written foreign language. |
C3 |
Using the basic tools of information and communication technologies (ICT) necessary for the exercise of the profession and for lifelong learning. |
C4 |
To develop for the exercise of an open, educated, critical, committed, democratic and supportive citizenship, capable of analyzing reality, diagnose problems, develop and deploy solutions based on knowledge and oriented to common good. |
C6 |
To critically assess the knowledge, technology and information available to solve the problems they face. |
C7 |
To assume as professionals and citizens the importance of lifelong learning. |
C8 |
Assessing the importance of research, innovation and technology development in the socio-economic and cultural progress of society. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
G1, G2, G3, G6, G8, G10 |
AR1 AR2 AR3 AR7 AR12 AR18
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR8 BR11
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CC3 CC6 CC7
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G1, G2, G3, G6, G8, G10 |
AR1 AR2 AR3 AR7 AR8 AR12 AR13 AR18 AR19
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR8 BR10 BR11
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 CC6 CC7 CC8
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G1, G2, G3, G6, G8, G10 |
AR1 AR2 AR3 AR7 AR8 AR12 AR13 AR18
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR10 BR11
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 CC6 CC7 CC8
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G1, G2, G3, G6, G8, G10 |
AR1 AR12 AR13 AR18
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR11
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC6 CC7 CC8
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E1,E2,E3,E7,E8,E12,E13,E18,E19 |
AR1 AR2 AR3 AR7 AR12 AR18
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR8 BR11
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC6 CC8
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E1,E2,E3,E7,E8,E12,E13,E18,E19 |
AR1 AR2 AR3 AR12 AR18
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR8
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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC6 CC7 CC8
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E1,E2,E3,E7,E8,E12,E13,E18,E19 |
AR1 AR12 AR18
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR8 BR10
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CC1 CC3 CC6 CC8
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N1, N3, N4, N6, N7, N8 |
AR1 AR8 AR12 AR13
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR8
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N1, N3, N4, N6, N7, N8 |
AR1 AR12 AR13
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BR1 BR2 BR3 BR6 BR8
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
UNIT 1. Introduction to the nervous system |
Cells of the nervous system: neurons and glia. Structure of the nervous system. General characteristics. Brain plasticity |
UNIT 2. Cell biology of the nervous system |
Neurophysiology of the neuron. Membrane potential. Action potential. Lead action potential. |
UNIT 3. Neurochemistry of synaptic transmission |
The synapse. Types of synapses, synapse elements, nerve impulse transmission, postsynaptic potentials, neuronal integration, autoreceptors. |
UNIT 4: Neurotransmitters |
Acetylcholine, monoamines, amino acids, lipids. Pharmacology of the synapse |
UNIT 5: Development of the nervous system |
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, parts and functions |
UNIT 6: Alterations of the nervous system due to early stress |
Effects of early experience on the development of the nervous system. Neural plasticity, consequences of early stress. |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Oral presentation |
A1 A2 A3 A7 A8 A12 A13 A18 A19 B1 B2 B3 B6 B8 C4 |
9 |
18 |
27 |
Document analysis |
A3 A18 B10 C1 C2 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
Workbook |
A13 B11 C3 C6 C7 |
1 |
10 |
11 |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A7 A8 C8 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
Objective test |
A12 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
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Personalized attention |
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4 |
0 |
4 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Oral presentation |
Elaboration and exhibition of a work, individual or in group, related to the program |
Document analysis |
Analysis of the latest scientific advances through bibliographic research |
Workbook |
Bibliography related to the topics of the subject |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Master classes accompanied by means and didactic resources |
Objective test |
Objective test with 50 test questions, true-false type |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Document analysis |
Workbook |
Oral presentation |
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Description |
Doubt resolution, bibliographic guidance, preparation of works, etc |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Objective test |
A12 |
preguntas tipo test |
40 |
Document analysis |
A3 A18 B10 C1 C2 |
Búsqueda e análisis de traballo de investigación |
20 |
Workbook |
A13 B11 C3 C6 C7 |
Bibliografía recomendada |
20 |
Oral presentation |
A1 A2 A3 A7 A8 A12 A13 A18 A19 B1 B2 B3 B6 B8 C4 |
traballo persoal sobre un dos temas
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20 |
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Assessment comments |
subject qualification: - Attendance and participation in the theoretical and practical classes, and especially in the latter - Quality of supervised work or research projects (planning, elaboration, writing and analysis of conclusions) - Objective test - Evaluation of other training activities used, until completing the total qualification
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Sources of information |
Basic
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J P J Pinel (2007). Biopsicologia. PEARSON EDUCACION SA
Kolb Whishaw (2006). Neuropsicologia humana. panamericana
P J Corr (2008). Psicologia Biologica. McGraw-Hill Interamericana |
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Complementary
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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