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PSY3123 - Brain and cognition

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 6 hours

Course content

This is a theoretical specialization course in cognitive neuroscience focusing on theories on the overall functioning of the human nervous system. An overarching perspective is the relationship between functional segregation and integration. An introduction is given to important methods in cognitive neuroscience, including lesion methods and brain imaging methods. Examples of different theoretical approaches are given, which are compared and critically assessed based on an understanding of the various methods' possibilities and limitations.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: After completing the course, the student has advanced knowledge about key theories about the human nervous system. In addition, the student has acquired an advanced understanding of key methods in cognitive neuroscience, such as the lesion method and various brain imaging methods, including functional MRI.

Skills: The student has developed an advanced theoretical understanding of the human nervous system and can analyze and discuss the relationship between theory and empirical data in light of known methodological limitations.

General competence: The student has acquired an advanced understanding of scientific reasoning. In particular, the student has developed the ability to critically analyze neuroscientific theories.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignment

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psychology (MPSY)

Required previous knowledge

A bachelor's degree in psychology

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 2024-12-06 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 2
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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