Course Description
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Course Name
Cognition
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The module provides an introduction to what we currently understand about the processes of object, wordand face recognition, attention, memory and language. These processes have all been studied usingexperimental and neuropsychological observations, and computational modelling, and consideration will begiven to all these different kinds of method during the course. As well as hearing about past research in theseareas, and experiencing demonstrations of neuropsychological and computational techniques, students willhave the opportunity to design, conduct and report upon original project work. The course aims to teach thesubject of human cognition, with particular emphasis on methodological issues, reinforced by experience oforiginal project work. Classes include lectures and seminars.
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