Instructions – Coursework One (Video 40%) AY25-26

To-do date: Monday, 23rd February, 2026 12 pm noon (UK) / 4 pm (Dubai) / 8 pm (Malaysia).

This individual coursework counts 40% toward your final course mark.

Course Learning Outcomes: This coursework has been designed to test your achievement of the following course learning outcomes (CLOs):

1. Tailor the communication of a topic in biological psychology appropriately to the mode of communication and the audience.

2. Analyse the fundamental principles of biological psychology that underlie human behaviour.

4. Construct a logical, coherent argument or narrative that persuades the audience of the contribution that biological psychology makes to understanding human behaviour.

Coursework instructions:

Students will submit a video presentation up to 5 minutes in length. You will submit a video presentation covering an aspect of ONE (1) of the following topics suitable for a layperson:

1. Psychobiology of Vision
2. Psychobiology of Sensory Processing
3. Psychobiology of Movement Control

Coursework instructions:

GUIDELINES:

Imagine you know someone without a strong background in Psychology or Biology who wants to learn about Psychobiology. Your task is to create a video that explains the subject topic in a simple yet informative way. Avoid overwhelming your audience with solely complex terms and concepts in Psychobiology; instead, balance them with clear and easy-to-understand explanations. Incorporate creative strategies, such as visual, animated elements, narrations, and relatable metaphors, to make the content engaging. There is no fixed style/format for this video assignmentas long as the videos purpose is clear and the information is relevant and engaging, that will be sufficient.

COURSEWORK SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Monday, 23rd February, 12 pm noon (UK) / 4 pm (Dubai) / 8 pm (Malaysia). You will gain access to the assignment submission page ONLY after you have completed the ‘Declaration of Authorship Quiz’.

Submission Criteria

There are no restrictions on how you prepare your video submission, feel free to be creative. The criteria that must be met for submission of this assessment are as follows:

• Video is up to 5 minutes long
• Follows the PREPARATION – is submitted as MP4 format
• Follows the
• Final slide(s) with list of references (this slide does not count towards the time limit)
• Submitted online using the
• Reflective Paragraph

Note: Although narration is not mandatory in your video, those without it are less likely to communicate effectively with viewers and may not achieve a high grade. A clear, engaging, and well-structured narrative that captures the audience’s attention is highly encouraged. Use your VOICE for narration to enhance authenticity and relatability, avoiding AI-generated voice. Incorporate creative and original elements to make your presentation distinctive and impactful.