| 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 |
| Programmes |
BEd Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
BIS Information Science BSc Information Technology Information and Knowledge Systems BSc(Computer Science) Computer Science BCur Nursing Science BOccTher Occupational Therapy HCert (Sports Science) Option: Education BA (Fine Arts) Fine Arts BA Audiology BA Extended Programme BA Humanities BA Languages Languages BA Law BA Music Music BA Option: Sports Coaching Science BA Option: Sports Psychology BSocial Work Social Work BSc Extended programme - Biological and Agricultural Sciences BSc Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology BSc Physics |
| 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 | Both Afr and Eng |
| Academic organisation | Psychology |
| Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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