Cognitive Neuroscience
- ECTS credits10
- Teaching semesterAutumn
- Course codeMAPSYK319INT
- Number of semesters1
- LanguageEnglish
- Resources
ECTS Credits
10 ECTS
Level of Study
Master
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
Teaching semester
Autumn
Objectives and Content
The course will give in-depth knowledge of relationships between cognitive processes and brain functions. The course will give advanced knowledge of structures, functions and various functional networks in the brain, including memory, language, attention and perception, as well as current theoretical models. In this context students receive knowledge of current neuroscientific. The course takes up the following topics: cognitive functions like auditory perception, speech, memory, executive functions and attention as well as current theoretical models and neuroanatomic correlates; neuroanatomic localization of functional networks; neuroscientific methods to research human brain (functional magnetic resonance tomography, brain stimulation, electroencephalography and event-related potentials), disturbance of cognitive functions in psychopathology, ethical issues in research of human brain.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student knows:
- The methodological approaches in current neuroscientific methods like EEG/ERP, brain stimulation and fMRI
- In-depth overview of theoretical models and neural networks which are relevant for memory, executive functions, attention, perception and speech
- Where these functions are localized and how they are lateralized
- How a brain injury or psychatric illness can disturb these functions
Skills
The student can:
- Discuss and present experiments, results and conclusions in a form which is expected in a scientific presentation or article
- Critically analyze scientific literature in cognitive neuroscience
General competence
The student is able to
- Reflect over research ethics related to research on the human brain with regards to handling of research participants, conducting of experiments and ethical conditions in publishing of results
- Communicate current issues in cognitive neuroscience
- Use their skills and knowledge in a context of a research project in cognitive neuroscience
Required Previous Knowledge
Course in biological psychology corresponding to PSYK114 Biological Psychology (5 ECTS) at the University of Bergen.
Access to the Course
Open to students of the Master's Programme in Psychology at the University of Bergen. Also open to exchange students at the master's level as well as to students with a BA in psychology.
Due to the restricted number of spaces available, admission to the course is limited.
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
Lectures, seminars, lab practice and demonstrations.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- Hand in of one reflection essay based on the lab exercises (EEG & fMRI).
- An essay on a neurobiological topic
- Attendance of and presentation of essay at a seminar
All compulsory assignments must be approved before examination.
Forms of Assessment
Evaluation consists of a digital written exam. Exam lasts 3 hours.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Autumn
Reading List
Reading list for the upcoming semester is published December 1st for the spring semester and June 1st for the autumn semester.
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated in accordance with UiB's quality assurance system and the routines for participatory evaluation at the Faculty of Psychology.
Programme Committee
Department of Biological and Medical Psychology
Course Coordinator
Department of Biological and Medical Psychology
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Psychology
Department
Department for Biological and Medical Psychology
Contact
Contact Information
Student Information Center, Faculty of PsychologyExam information
For written exams, please note that the start time may change from 09:00 to 15:00 or vice versa until 14 days prior to the exam.
Type of assessment: School exam- at home
- Date
- 11.02.2021, 09:00
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Withdrawal deadline
- 28.01.2021
- Examination system
- Inspera
- Digital exam