Overview

1)  Why do Imaging? - An introduction to the uses of neuroimaging in modern cognitive neuroscience 2) Physical principles of MRI imaging 3)   Physiology of MRI contrast in the brain, with a focus on cerebral metabolism and blood flow 4)   Principles and methodologies for measurement of changes in cerebral metabolism 5) The safety and ethical issues that arise in regards to neuroimaging research and how they apply to the researcher, participants and the wider community. 6)   Statistical analyses of functional time-series 7)   Experimental design for functional imaging

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Links to C gradesKnowledge of key areas/principles only • Limited evidence of background study • Answer only poorly focused on question & with some irrelevantmaterial & poor structure • Attempts to present relevant and coherent arguments • Has several factual/computational errors • No original interpretation • Only major links between topic are described • Limited problem solving • Many weaknesses in presentation & accuracy

-good -Links to B GradesStrong Knowledge • Understands most but not all of subject area • Evidence of background study • Focused answer with good structure • Arguments presented coherently • Mostly free of factual/computational errors • Some limited original interpretation • Well known links described between topics • Problems addressed by existing methods/approaches • Good presentation, accurate communication

-excellent -Links to A grades.Comprehensive knowledge • Detailed understanding of the subject area • Extensive background study • Highly focused answer & well-structured • Logically presented & defended arguments • No factual/computational errors • Original interpretation • New links to topic are presented • New approach to a problem • Excellent presentation with very accurate communication

Learning Outcomes

• 1. Know the fundamentals of MRI imaging for cognitive neuroscience research

• 3. Have a deep understanding of the ethical issues involved in MRI and fMRI studies

• 4. Be able to design a good fMRI study

• 5. Be able to report and interpret the results of fMRI studies.

• Be able to evaluate the methodological aspects of Neuroimaging research critically