Practical Methods in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY2019 | Psychology | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PSGY2019
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
In this module students will learn about a range of practical methods used within the field of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, and which are available within the School. Students will gain practical experience in an extended project related to a key topic in psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
You will learn about studying visual perception using visual psychophysics, which is an established and commonly used technique in cognitive neuroscience studies. You will conduct a study using psychology computers or Pavlovia, analyse it and write it up as a report.
You will also receive a series of four, one-hour guest lectures on cutting-edge methods used in cognitive neuroscience research.
Target Students
Second year students taking BSc Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (C850) only. Not available for No Qual or Exchange students.
Classes
One practical class per week in the Autumn semester, with preparatory online work.
Assessment
- 50% Report: Practical report.
- 50% Coursework: Report 2 on cognitive neuroscience techniques and their application.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To allow students to develop the methodological and analytical skills relevant to research in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, specifically psychophysics. Also to provide students with an understanding of how psychophysics and other cognitive neuroscience methods are applied in research, and how to design and control experiments using these techniques.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques and approaches used in psychophysics for cognitive neuroscience.
Demonstrate an ability to design and analyse experiments using psychophysics for cognitive neuroscience.
Demonstrate an ability to write a laboratory report for cognitive neuroscience.
Demonstrate an ability to evaluate the use of techniques in cognitive neuroscience and their application to a research question.
Review and evaluate literature related to cognitive neuroscience.