Module: Genetics
Biological Approach: Genetics and behaviour
The following module looks at the role of genetics in behaviour. The module focuses on conceptual understanding relevant to this aspect of the biological approach, as well as research methodology and ethical considerations. The behaviour that will be focused on is clinical depression.
- Genetic similarity
- Research strategies after the Human Genome Project
- Epigenetics and depression
- Critical thinking about research methods
- Ethical considerations in genetic research
- Final assessment