| 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 Computer Science BSc Information and Knowledge Systems BNurs BOccTher BA Audiology BA Extended programme BA Fine Arts BA Humanities BA Languages BA Law BA Speech-Language Pathology BA Sport and Leisure Studies Sports Coaching Science BA Sport and Leisure Studies Sports Psychology BSW BSc Extended programme - Biological and Agricultural Sciences BSc 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 | Separate classes for Afrikaans and English |
| Academic organisation | Psychology |
| Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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