Rhedir gan School of Human and Behavioural Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Ayelet Sapir

The module aims to introduce students to the methodological foundations of cognitive neuroscience, while providing examples from selected topics in cognition and brain.

One part of the module will provide specific examples in selected areas of cognition and neuroscience, including patient studies, psychophysics, MRI, EEG and TMS. This part is composed of guest lectures talking about one or more research methods in cognition and brain. The second part of the module aims to provide in-depth analysis of specific topics within the area of psychology and neuroscience, highlighting the different methods. This part includes students’ evaluation and writing about one selected topic in cognition and brain.

trothwy

Adequate answer to the question, largely based on lecture material. No real development of arguments.

da

Reasonably comprehensive coverage. Well organised and structured. Good understanding of the material.

ardderchog

Comprehensive and accurate coverage of the area clarity of argument and expression. Depth of insight into theoretical issues

1. Able to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of different research techniques used to study brain-behaviour relationships

2. Able to discuss and evaluate current models and empirical findings in selective topics in cognition and brain.

3. Able to succinctly summarise specific topics in writing.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Wiki Project		40.00
	Final Essay		40.00
	Discussion Leading		20.00

		Oriau
Lecture	Students will attend a 3-hour weekly session. The session is split into two, so that the lecturer delivers an (approximately) 1.5 hour lecture. The remainder of each class sees students present in class. The presentation schedule varies each week and will be confirmed in class.	33
Private study	Students will self-study reading materials and lecture materials, and will prepare assignments and in-class discussions. Students can expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week engaging with self-study for this module.	167

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

• Understand the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
• Apply multiple perspectives to psychological issues and integrate ideas and findings across the multiple perspectives in psychology.
• Communicate psychological concepts effectively in written form.
• Communicate psychological concepts effectively in oral form.
• Be computer literate for the purpose of processing and disseminating psychological data and information.
• Retrieve and organise information effectively.
• Handle primary source material critically.
• Use effectively personal planning and project management skills.
• Work effectively under pressure (time pressure, limited resources, etc) as independent and pragmatic learners.
• Problem-solve by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions, making critical judgements, and evaluating outcomes.
• Reason scientifically and demonstrate the relationship between theory and evidence.
• Understand and investigate the role of brain function in all human behaviour and experience.
• Use a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments.
• Be aware of ethical principles and approval procedures.

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• 6S26: BSc Neuropsychology year 3 (BSC/NI)
• Q1AN: MA Bilingualism year 1 (MA/BILING)
• Q1AB: MA Linguistics year 1 (MA/LING)
• C8BY: MA Psychology year 1 (MA/PSYCH)
• Q102: MArts Bilingualism year 4 (MARTS/BILING)
• Q101: MArts Linguistics year 4 (MARTS/LING)
• C8BZ: MRes Psychology year 1 (MRES/PSYCH)
• C8DX: MSc Counselling year 2 (MSC/CNSL)
• Q1BB: MSc Language Acquisition & Development year 1 (MSC/LAD)
• G5BD: MSc Rise of the Machines year 1 (MSC/MACH)
• C8CU: MSc Neuroimaging year 1 (MSC/N)
• C8EG: MSc Principles of Clinical Neuropsychology year 1 (MSC/PCNP)
• C8DU: MSc Psychology year 1 (MSC/PSY)
• C8AL: MSc Psychological Research year 1 (MSC/PSYRES)
• C808: MSci Psychology with Clinical & Health Psychology year 4 (MSCI/PHS)
• C810: MSci Psychology with International Experience year 4 (MSCI/PIE)
• C807: MSci Psychology year 4 (MSCI/PS)