PSY4310 – Research methods in cognitive neuroscience Part I
Course content
This course is the first of two courses in methods in cognitive neuroscience.
The course provides training in programming, laboratory tools, experimental methods and statistics.
Learning outcome
Students will learn many of the practical skills necessary to become independent researchers within the area of cognitive neuroscience. This will include basic lab experience, programming skills, and applied data analysis. Up-to-date knowledge of imaging techniques used for the study of human cognition will be acquired throughout the course.
Admission to the course
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The course is not available for singe course or exchange students.?
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor in psychology with focus on cognitive neuroscience
Teaching
20 seminars of 4 hours each.
Examination
3 hours written examination.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
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.
Resit an examination
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