Ghana

This course explores the application of psychological principles, theories, and methods of research in studying religious behavior, cognition, and motivation, as well as the role of religion in human life. The course draws on the contributions of other fields of psychology and focuses on the attitudes, values, and experiences of people and their relationship with the supernatural. Topics covered include: the emergence of psychology of religion; approaches to the study of psychology of religion; religious experience; morality; coping and adjustment; and functions of religion in adult life.

This course focuses on aspects of toxicity among invertebrate and vertebrate groups, paying particular attention to differences between poisonous and venomous animals, as well as the evolution of venom in animals. It discusses the classification and recognition of venomous and poisonous animals and explains the need for this by stakeholders including clinicians. The course provides information on the nature and mechanism of envenomation and reviews the knowledge about the various aspects of the biology, ecology, and medical importance of venomous and poisonous animals of the major animal phyla. Key components of the course include the prevention and management of bites and stings and the important roles these animals play in the ecosystem.