PSY4309 – Trends in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience 2
Course description
Course content
This course will cover current topics in cognitive psychology, cognitive and clinical neuroscience, as well as issues relevant to science in general (e.g., publication bias, reproducibility). Unlike other modules, topics presented here will reflect ongoing debates at the forefront of the international scientific community.
Students will participate in a seminar series that covers topics of more global scientific relevance. The? seminars’ contents would cover e.g. the determination of relevant topics, provision of relevant literature, as well as the presentation of the topic and the moderation of an open discussion, whereby students are expected to take active participation in the planning, organization and discussions.
Learning outcome
The students will learn to prepare, evaluate, present, and publicly discuss current neuroscientific themes and topics. They will furthermore be exposed to general scientific procedures as well as their criticism and evolution, thereby also gaining deeper insights into academic organization.
Admission to the course
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Overlapping courses
- 5 credits overlap with PSY4304 – Current issues in Cognitive Neuroscience (discontinued).
Teaching
6 lectures á 1h, 3 seminars á 2h.
Compulsory activity consisting of a group report in connection to each lecture.?
Examination
Oral presentation (graded as pass \ fail): the students will present a relevant scientific topic and lead the discussion as part of the seminar.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
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- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
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