Behavioural Epigenetics

Module code: PSY331

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2
Timetable:

Lecture
• Semester 2: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: Thursday 10 am - 12 pm

Contact: Prof David Clayton
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: None

Behavioural epigenetics is an emerging field of psychology, which seeks to explain how environment and experience alter behaviour by working through molecular mechanisms based in the genome. Through these mechanisms, early life experiences can shape the long-term behaviour of an individual, and even influence the behaviour of subsequent generations. Experimental evidence from both humans and other animals will be examined.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 75.0% Examination, 25.0% Coursework
Level: 6