Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience - PSY00047M
- Department: Psychology
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- To demonstrate how different methodologies have contributed to our understanding of different areas of cognitive neuroscience
- To show how neuroimaging techniques complement other methods in cognitive neuroscience
Module learning outcomes
On completing the module a student will be able to:
- identify which procedure is appropriate for studying structure and function within the brain
- debate the use of non-invasive imaging techniques and be able to critically evaluate the outcome of a neuroimaging study
understand and review some of the contributions that neuroimaging has made in experimental psychology
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be provided within 6 weeks of submission.
Indicative reading
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Huettel S et al, Sinauer Associates.
Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience by Purves D et al. Sinauer Associates