Module code | SLK 120 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Humanities |
Module content | This module introduces the student to a basic knowledge and understanding of the biological basis of human behaviour. The module addresses the key concepts and terminology related to the biological subsystem, the rules and principles guiding biological psychology, and identification of the interrelatedness of different biological systems and subsystems. In this module various cognitive processes are studied, including perception, memory, thinking, intelligence and creativity. Illustrations are given of various thinking processes, such as problem solving, critical, analytic and integrative thinking. |
Module credits | 12.00 |
NQF Level | 05 |
Programmes |
BEd in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
Bachelor of Information Science [BIS] Bachelor of Nursing Science [BNurs] Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT] BA in Audiology BA in Fine Arts 4-year programme BA in Fine Arts 5-year programme BA in Speech-Language Pathology BA specialising in Languages BA specialising in Law Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3-year programme Bachelor of Arts [BA] 4-year programme Bachelor of Social Work [BSW] BSc in Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology |
Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Faculty of Education Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 2 lectures per week, 2 discussion classes per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Psychology |
Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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