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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2017-2018.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

PS5235 Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 9.00 am - 11.00 am and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tue (first half of semester)

This module aims to provide an understanding of psychological knowledge in several inter-related domains concerned with the biological bases of behaviour. Emphasis will be laid on basic experimental science from analysis of molecular and synaptic events, single cell studies, brain activity scans, and clinical studies, and the relationship between cognitive, emotional, behavioural, neurological and physiological processes will be examined.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PS5236

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x practical/workshop class of up to 3 hours. Additionally 5 x 1-hour tutorials across the semester.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of coursework

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr I Jentzsch

Additional information from school

Lectures are shared with undergraduates