Research Placement
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY4011 | Psychology | 4 | 30 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PSGY4011
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
A typical placement would involve either (a) experimental design, preparation of stimuli, and a pilot study (for example, in 2 subjects) or (b) participation of the student in an ongoing research project (for example during data acquisition and/or evaluation).
Target Students
Only available for MSc Cognitive Neuroscience students.
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: Placement report (4000 words) and poster development/presentation at the PG conference day.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aim is for students to work on a research project of limited size, using their knowledge about cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging methods under supervision.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Understanding of the basic scientific principles that underlie human cognitive neuroscience
Intellectual skills the ability to: Successful students will be qualified to- critically appraise, analyse, and summarize information related to brain imaging, taking into account the provisional nature of facts and principles in cognitive neuroscience- be familiar with scientific methods, including the ability to collect and integrate information from the literature, to design experiments, execute experimental investigations or other relevant methods for testing a hypothesis- undertake independent, self-directed research, taking into account ethical considerations- apply knowledge in brain imaging and human cognitive neuroscience to address familiar and unfamiliar problems in neuroscience- the ability to acquire, interpret and critically analyse brain imaging data.
Professional/Practical skills the ability to: Successful students will be prepared to- design and carry out appropriate experiments or procedures to test a hypothesis, including practical skills such as programming for stimulus setup and analysis- collect, record and analyse data from making accurate observations and measurements - be familiar with health and safety issues related to brain imaging- work safely in a laboratory environment (with a focus on the particular brain imaging method chosen for the student's project)
Transferable (key) skills the ability to : Learn and work independently or as a member of a laboratory team with efficient time management and with the ability to evaluate and assess personal abilities and to reflect on performance and seek help and advice when necessary
Conveners
- Dr Debbie Serrien