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PSY-3003: Hormons and behaviour Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The subject may be included as elective subject in the master program in psychology. It can also be of interest for students in other fields. | Contents
Analyses of how hormones modify the nervous system and behaviour, from the molecular mechanisms of action at the intracellular level (what genes can do to nerve cell function and structure) to cognitive processes and social structures. Among the themes to be treated are sexual differentiation of the brain, hormonal influences on human sexual behaviour, hormones and parental behaviour, neuroendocrinology and the immune system, endocrinology of the stress response, hormones and cognition, hormonal regulation of digestive behaviours. | Form of teaching
Twelve two hours lectures, 6 two hours seminars, including demonstrations and practice. | Exam and assessment
One six hours written examination.Exams will be graded in the scale A-E, F for not approved.
In the event that an exam is evaluated as "F", there will be an opportunity to take a new exam at the beginning of the next semester | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
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