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Criminal Biology [ LECRI1506 ]

5.0 crédits ECTS 30.0 h 1q

Teacher(s)	De Witte Philippe ;
Language	French
Place of the course	Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes	1. Neurobiological development and the evolutionary process of man. 2. Consequences of chromosome anomalies and of heredity on human conduct and criminality. 3. Role of brain structures and of hormonal secretions on the regulation of human conduct. 4. Neurobiology and aggressive behaviors. 5. Neurobiology of addictive behaviors . 6. States of consciousness and criminal behavior. 7. Neurophysiological consequences of cerebral lesions. Relationship with criminality.
Aims	The aim of this lecture is to introduce students to the biological thinking, in scientific approach and on the role of neurobiological bases of human behaviors and particularly in delinquant behaviors.
Content	The following chapters will be developped : 1/ Neurobiological development and "hominisation" process. 2/ Consequences of chromosomial abnormalities and the weight of heredity on human behaviors and delinquence. 3/ Role of brain structures and hormonal secretions on the regulation of the human being behaviors. 4/ Neurobiology of agressive behaviors. 5/ Neurobiology of addictive behaviors (neurotransmission, drugs of abuse,...). 6/ Neurophysiological consequences of brain insults. 7/ Drugs used as treatment in sexual agression.
Other information	Prerequisite : Elementary Biology. Oral Exam References Books.
Cycle et année d'étude	> Preparatory year for Master in Criminology > Bachelor in Law > Bachelor in Information and Communication > Bachelor in Philosophy > Bachelor in Psychology and Education: General > Bachelor in Motor skills : General > Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences > Bachelor in Chemistry > Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology > Bachelor in Political Sciences: General > Bachelor in History > Bachelor in Biomedicine > Bachelor in Biology > Bachelor in Religious Studies
Faculty or entity in charge	> ECRI

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