University of St Andrews

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 Thu (second half of semester)

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of human memory and attention. Topic areas covered will include theories of attention, short and long-term memory, processes involved in memory encoding, maintenance and retrieval. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the skill of critical evaluation of evidence and theory. Lectures will be accompanied by practical classes, in which students will gain experience of the experimental methods used in cognitive research, and seminars in which research papers will be critically evaluated.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PS5237

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

Additional information from school

Lectures are shared with undergraduates