Course content

The course is based on applied and clinical use of knowledge acquired in the courses Biological Psychology I and II. Students will through experimental and theoretical work, acquire specific knowledge about the neurobiological basis of somatic responses and consciousness involved in stress, psychological aspects of pain and pain disorders, the neurobiological basis of psychological disorders, effects of psychotropic drugs, modulation mechanisms, and tolerance. The course includes laboratory experiments, as well as a course in brain- dissection.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: Students have advanced knowledge of neurobiological processes involved in stress, pain, and mental disorders, and have good knowledge of psychotropic drugs behavior. The clinical relevance of biological psychology is central.

Skill: Students have developed understanding of the importance of biological psychology in clinical and applied psychologic work.

General knowledge: Students can communicate the relevant subject matter in a good way. Students can apply their knowledge in relation to the analysis of issues in biological psychology with relevance
to clinical Psychology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, experiments in laboratory, brain dissection course.

Compulsory assignments

• Course in laboratory and subisssion of report
• Course in brain dissection

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

PSYPRO4113 Biological Psychology I or the equivalent.
The course requires admission to the 6 year clinical psychologist programme.

Course materials

To be announced when semester starts.

Credit reductions