Course overview
This advanced course in Cognitive Neuroscience discusses changes in higher cognitive functions (for example memory, arithmetic, music) across the lifespan and their relation to accompanying brain-based changes. While the main focus will be on neurotypical development and healthy ageing, individual differences, clinical populations and pathological age-related changes will also be considered. In a practical component, students will gain more advanced skills in Electroencephalogram (EEG) data analysis (for example EEG frequency band analyses) and apply these to a lifespan-related dataset. Through the associated report, students will further develop their scientific writing and data reporting skills.
Course learning outcomes
- Integrate knowledge of nervous system development and cognitive change across the lifespan
- Understand the biological underpinnings of individual differences including non-neurotypical development and pathological ageing
- Demonstrate advanced EEG data analysis skills
- Apply advanced scientific writing and data reporting skills
Degree list
The following degrees include this course