psy170 - Neurophysiology (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology.

Goals of module:
Students will acquire specific knowledge about neurophysiology and neuroanatomy, learn the fundamental concepts of multi-channel EEG analysis, and acquire hands-on skills in using EEGLAB, an open-source software toolbox for advanced EEG analysis.

Competencies:
Understanding of basic concepts of biomedical signal processing; using EEG analysis tools interactively and independently; understanding the complete chain of EEG analysis steps, from data import to the illustration of results; ability to use open source tools for EEG analysis; application of theoretical knowledge to practical problems of physiology.

Part 1: Neurophysiology and neuroanatomy

• Neurophysiology, EEG, EMG, ECG
• Neuroanatomy
• Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis methods

Part 2: EEG recording and analysis

• Recording and analysis of biomedical signals
• Averaging, filtering, signal-to-noise
• Topographical EEG analysis

Part 3: EEG analysis with Matlab

• EEGLAB file I/O, data structure and scripting
• Preprocessing, artefact rejection and artefact correction
• Statistical decomposition
• Event-related potentials, topographical mapping and power spectra
• Illustration of results

The module will be offered every winter term and lasts two semesters.

PLEASE NOTE:
We strongly recommend to take either psy170 or psy270 to gain methodological competencies (EEG or fMRI analysis) that are needed for most practical projects and Master's theses!