Course overview
This course builds on Foundations in Cognitive Neuroscience in exploring the biological underpinnings of cognition. Through a more in-depth examination of the neural bases of perception, memory and learning, and decision making, students will develop a deeper and more critical understanding of the anatomical, physiological and functional aspects of cognitive neuroscience. The practical component of the course will provide an introduction to design and data analysis considerations for cognitive neuroscience experiments, focusing on electroencephalography (EEG). Students will collect their own EEG data, which will be analysed in more detail as part of the course Data Science for Cognitive Neuroscience.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the neural basis of behaviour and cognition
- Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of the advantages and limitations of theories and models in cognitive neuroscience
- Demonstrate the ability to appropriately design a basic EEG study
- Understand the foundational concepts of EEG analysis
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent EEG data collection
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