psy201 - Neuropsychology (Course overview)

psy201 - Neuropsychology (Course overview)

Department of Psychology 6 KP
Module components Semester courses Winter semester 2024/2025 Examination
Lecture
Seminar
Notes on the module
Prerequisites

Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology.
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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.
Kapazität/Teilnehmerzahl 30 (

Part 3 is not restricted.

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Prüfungszeiten

exam period at the end of winter term
Module examination

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 one seminar within one semester (will be checked in StudIP).
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