psy181 - Neurocognition (Complete module description)

Module label	Neurocognition
Module code	psy181
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h
Institute directory	Department of Psychology
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Neurocognitive Psychology (Master) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons	Thiel, Christiane Margarete (module responsibility) Thiel, Christiane Margarete (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology.
Skills to be acquired in this module	Goals of module: Students should be able to recognize and critically evaluate the value of considering neuroscience in the study of psychological topics. Competencies: ++ neuropsychological / neurophysiological knowledge ++ interdisciplinary kowledge & thinking ++ data presentation & discussion ++ scientific literature + scientific communication skills + group work
Module contents	Students will first acquire a general understanding of the brain mechanisms of different cognitive functions and the methods used to study these functions. They will then apply this knowledge by discussing current research topics (part 1). Knowledge will be transferred to the relation between the development of the human brain and the cognitive processes it supports (part 2). Part 1: Introduction to cognitive neuroscience (lecture and seminar): winter Brain and cognition, methods of cognitive neuroscience Attention, learning and memory Emotional and social behaviour Language, executive functions Part 2: Neurocognitive development (seminar): summer Brain development and cortical plasticity Effects of early-life stress on brain development Development of object recognition, social cognition, memory, and executive functions
Recommended reading	Ward (2019) The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology Press Nelson, Haan & Thomas (2006) Neuroscience of Cognitive Development: The Role of Experience and the Developing Brain, Wiley & Sons Johnson (2011) Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 3rd ed., Wiley-Blackwell.
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	2 Semester
Module frequency	Part 1 will be offered every winter term, part 2 every summer term.
Module capacity	20 ( Part 1 (lecture and seminar) are unrestricted, part 2 is restricted to 20 students. )
Type of module	Wahlpflicht / Elective
Module level	MM (Mastermodul / Master module)
Teaching/Learning method	Part 1: lecture and seminar; Part 2: seminar

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	1	WiSe	14
Seminar	3	SuSe and WiSe	42
Total module attendance time			56 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	mid-February	The module will be tested with a written exam of 2 h duration on the contents of part 1. Required active participation for gaining credits: 1 presentation participation in discussions on other presentations attendance of at least 70% in both seminars within one semester (will be checked in StudIP).