What will I learn?

In this elective students will investigate and gain an understanding of the anatomy of the brain and nervous system. Students will examine what factors influence its function and how they can more effectively use their brains and what happens when our brain does function correctly. 

Students will also investigate and gain an understanding of what makes us individuals. Students will examine the factors that lead to addiction and the supports that can be used for treatment.

What will I do?

This unit will involve practical investigations and psychological and theoretical research. 

What will this lead to?

On completion of this unit the student should be able to:

Explain how someone can det an addiction, how parts of the brain work along with the nervous system and neurons, and explore general topics of Psychology such as personality.

Why choose this subject?

The skills and knowledge gained in this subject will module and be valuable to students wishing to study VCE Psychology and VCE Biology. VCE Psychology is often selected in Year 10 as an early VCE subject. It is highly recommended that students wishing to complete VCE Psychology in Year 10 have completed the Year 9 Intro to Psych unit. 

Duration

3 periods per week for one semester

Head of science: Brad Henriksen