PS4106
Data Science for Psychology & Neuroscience
2023-2024
15
7
SCQF level 10
1
Academic year(s): 2023-2024
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours Programme, Research Methods in Psychology or Master of Research Neuroscience programmes.
Planned timetable:
Data science has become a critical part of scientific and industry working. This module will introduce students to modern data science methods such as machine learning and data mining. Emphasis will be given to the practical utilisation of these methods in the context of psychology and neuroscience.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must ( take PS3023 or take PS3025 ) and ( take PS3022 or take PS3024 or take PS4026 ) or take PN3322 and ( take PS3021
Weekly contact: 1 lecture, 1 practical (x10 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 130
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: Coursework=100%, Re-assessment applies to failed components only
Module coordinator: Dr J M Ales
Module teaching staff: Dr Justin Ales
Module coordinator email jma23@st-andrews.ac.uk