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NS6102: Cognition, Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
| Module Title | Cognition, Neuroscience and Neuropsychology |
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| Module Code | NS6102 |
| Module Tutor | Dianne Catherwood |
| School | Natural and Social Sciences |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass NS4102 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be taken with PY210 or PY313 |
| Brief Description | The module will provide a detailed coverage of contemporary models, evidence and methods in regard to the brain systems and processes associated with human perception, cognition, language and emotion and the links amongst these functions. Basic concepts and evidence in contemporary biopsychological,and cognitive psychology will be covered. The emphasis will then be on cognitive neuroscience: that is, considering how brain systems generate the human experience of perception, cognition and emotion. This material will focus on contemporary approaches and evidence from behavioural, neuropsychological and cognitive neuroscience studies such as those using fMRI. Students will also be given experience of practicals in the use of high-level EEG technology to study aspects of human perception and cognition. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The module will consist of lectures and practicals covering current research and theory in regard to Perception, Cognition and Emotion. The series will draw on evidence and models from contemporary biopsychology, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology. The following topics will be covered: Brain revision: the systems and structures that give us perception, cognition and emotion Overview of issues, themes and methods in the cognitive psychology and neuroscience of perception, cognition and emotion Overview of the main perceptual systems: visual, auditory, haptic, olfactory& gustatory perception Special topics in perception: Spatial processing; Object recognition; Face processing Attention Transient memory (sensory & working memory) Long-term memory Language, categorization and concept-formation Deductive and non-deductive reasoning Emotion Links between emotion and cognition (somatic markers etc.)
Practicals will accompany and reinforce lecture material and will comprise work on perception and cognition in the EEG laboratory. |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:
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| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 60 Independent Learning Hours: 240 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 40% Coursework: Group work, presentation: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 60% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 3.00 hours |
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| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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