PS4097
Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience
2017-2018
15
7
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours programme.
Planned timetable:
Tremendous progress in technology allows now to observe the brain in action to understand the physical bases of behaviour. This module showcases this state of the art approach. Guided by a team of lecturers with first-hand expertise in trans cranial magnetic stimulation, neurophysiology, electrophysiology, behavioural modelling, neuropsychology and functional magnetic resonance imaging the students will develop their ability to evaluate and propose cutting edge research. The course includes lectures and student led discussions of current research topics.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PS2002
Weekly contact: 1 lecture, 1 seminar plus office hour.
Scheduled learning hours: 22
Guided independent study hours: 128
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%