psy201 - Neuropsychology (Complete module description)
| Module label | Neuropsychology |
| Modulkürzel | psy201 |
| Credit points | 6.0 KP |
| Workload | 180 h |
| Institute directory | Department of Psychology |
| Verwendbarkeit des Moduls |
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| Zuständige Personen |
Debener, Stefan (Module responsibility)
Debener, Stefan (Prüfungsberechtigt)
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology. |
| Skills to be acquired in this module | Goals of module:
Students will learn to understand changes in thinking and behaviour that may arise from brain dysfunctions (part 1, 3), acquire specific knowledge on cognitive rehabilitation (part 2), and learn to understand, communicate and evaluate progress in clinical practice and experimental research in neuropsychology (part 3). Competencies: ++ neuropsychological / neurophysiological knowledge + interdisciplinary kowledge & thinking ++ experimental methods + data presentation & discussion ++ scientific literature + critical & analytical thinking + scientific communication skills |
| Module contents | Part 1: Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology (lecture): winter
Cortical lobes (anatomy, functions, lesion symptoms, neuropsychological tests) Higher functions (learning & memory, language, emotion, spatial behavior attention) Plasticity and disorders (development, learning and reading disabilities, recovery) Part 2: Cognitive Neurorehabilitation (seminar): summer Behavioural and neuropsychological approaches neurofeedback in neurorehabilitation and ADHD memory rehabilitation effects of physical activity on cognition motor recovery Part 3: Topics in Clinical Neuropsychology (seminar; taught partly in German): winter Clinical neuroanatomy Neurodegenerative diseases Dementia Choose either part 2 or part 3! |
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| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration (semesters) | 1-2 Semester |
| Module frequency | The module will start every winter term. |
| Module capacity | 30 ( Part 3 is not restricted. ) |
| Reference text | Part 1 (lecture) is mandatory. Choose either part 2 or part 3 (seminars). Note: The lecture of part 3 is given in German with accompanying English materials. Students who cannot follow a lecture in German are given priority in part 2. |
| Modullevel / module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
| Modulart / typ of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
| Lehr-/Lernform / Teaching/Learning method | Part 1: lecture; Part 2: seminar; Part 3: seminar |
| Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge |
| Form of instruction | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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| Lecture | 2 | WiSe | 28 | |
| Seminar | 2 | SoSe oder WiSe | 28 | |
| Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 56 h | |||
| Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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| Final exam of module | exam period at the end of winter term |
The module will be tested with a written exam of 2 h duration. Required active participation for gaining credits: presentation participation in discussions on other presentations attendance of at least 70% in the seminars (will be checked in StudIP). |
