Course - Brain and cognition - PSY3123
PSY3123 - Brain and cognition
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| 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
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
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 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"