psy201 - Neuropsychology
Module label | Neuropsychology |
Module code | psy201 |
Credit points | 6.0 KP |
Workload | 180 h |
Institute directory | Department of Psychology |
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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 winter (will NOT be offered in winter term 2024/2025!) 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). |
Type of module | Wahlpflicht / Elective |
Module level | MM (Mastermodul / Master module) |
Teaching/Learning method | Part 1: lecture; Part 2: seminar; Part 3: seminar |
Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | 2 | WiSe | 28 | |
Seminar | 2 | SuSe or WiSe | 28 | |
Total module attendance time | 56 h |
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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. |