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Course Description
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Course Name
Issues in Cognitive Neurosciences
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Behavioral Science, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Admission to some psychology courses will depend on the academic background of the student in the relevant subject area.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Teams of students are assigned seminar topics which they will present to the group. Seminars will be lead by academics from NUIG, other Irish and international universities and research institutes. Students will be encouraged to engage in critical debate of foundational concepts in the cognitive neurosciences based around the seminar presentations. The presentations will be based on up-to-date literature sources. The topics that aim to be addressed include neuroimaging, specifically EEG and MRI technologies, functional neuroanatomy, the clinical neuroscience of schizophrenia, cognitive aspects of pain, psychopharmacology and cognitive neuroscience, the cognitive neuroscience or memory and the cognitive neuroscience of language, the clinical neuroscience of the Autism spectrum disorder. The course thus aims to expose students to specific research issues in addition to the broader cognitive neuroscience research agenda.
Module objectives
* The course aims to introduce topical issues in the study of brain and cognition
* Students should be able to critically evaluate the research techniques in the cognitive neurosciences
* The course aims to develop presentation skills and to encourage debate on current issuesBasic Reading
* Ward. J. (2006). The Students Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience. Hove. Psychology Press.
* Journal article based reading will also be required.Evaluation
* Attendance
* Seminar Participation
* Written Exam
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.