mam - Master´s Degree Module (Complete module description)
| Module label | Master´s Degree Module |
| Module code | mam |
| Credit points | 30.0 KP |
| Workload | 900 h
( attendance in the lab meetings: 28h (2 SWS); thesis work: 872 hours |
| Institute directory | Department of Psychology |
| Applicability of the module |
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| Responsible persons |
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| Further responsible persons |
thesis supervisors; Upon approval by the examination committee other staff members (e.g. PhD students in the laboratories of the Department of Psychology) can act as examiners for mam. |
| Prerequisites | Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology. |
| Skills to be acquired in this module | Goals of module: Students will demonstrate that they are able to perform a psychological or neuroscientific experiment and/or analyze data originating from such experiments by means of methods according to contemporary scientific standards. Metaanalyses are accepted if they were conducted by means of up to date tools for data extraction and analyses, according to best practices outlined in relevant community guidelines, such as for example Cochrane. In addition, the students will demonstrate that they are acquainted with the necessary methods and can present their results orally and in written form. Competencies: ++ experimental methods + statistics & scientific programming + data presentation & discussion ++ independent research + scientific literature ++ scientific English / writing + ethics / good scientific practice / professional behavior + critical & analytical thinking + scientific communication skills + knowledge transfer ++ project & time management |
| Module contents | Part 1: Master's thesis The students work on a given topic in cognitive neuroscience using literature research and the appropriate experimental methods. Part 2: Master's colloquium The preparation of the thesis is accompanied by regular participation in the lab meetings of the groups in which the thesis is performed. Students present their study design at the beginning of their thesis preparation and their results towards the end. In addition, they listen to the presentations of the other lab members and students in the group. |
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| Links | Rules and guidelines for Master's theses are explained here (go to section 'Supporting documents you need during your studies'): |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
| Module frequency | irregular |
| Module capacity | unlimited |
| Reference text | If you want to do a Master's thesis outside the Department of Psychology, please follow the rules stated on the program website. |
| Type of module | Pflicht / Mandatory |
| Module level | Abschlussmodul (Abschlussmodul / Conclude) |
| Teaching/Learning method | individual thesis preparation with supervision |
| Previous knowledge | contact your supervisor for details |
| Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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| Final exam of module | individual appointments |
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| Type of course | Seminar and project |
| SWS | 2 |
| Frequency | SuSe and WiSe |
| Workload attendance time | 28 h Attendance as required for your project and 2 hours per week for participating in the lab meetings. |
