Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Current Research in Neuroscience 1
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	03 28755
Module Lead	KyungMin An
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-2 hours Practical Classes and workshops-2 hours Guided independent study-96 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module aims to introduce students to cutting edge research in Neuroscience. As Neuroscience is a contemporary and fast-moving field, it is important that students have a sound grounding in the basics, but are also conscious of current trends in both research questions and technological advances. This is best served by exposing students to research seminars by UoB or visiting academics. Students are expected to engage with the following questions: -The motivation behind research -Clarity of hypotheses -Suitability of research methodology in relation to the research question -Interpretation of data in the context of the aims of the study -The development of these academic skills will be especially useful for the H-Level research project. In addition, students will be expected to evaluate presentation skills, as a complement to the development of their own presentation skills. Overview of the module: -An introductory lecture to instruct students about seminar selection, attendance and assessments. -Seminars will provide an overview of current research in neuroscience. The seminars will give an overview on current theoretical debates and methodologies. -Students are expected to attend 10 seminars, of which they select 3, upon which to base their reports. -Feedback on summative assessment will take place in brief tutorials (individual or group).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a broad knowledge of current research in psychology. Understand the current theoretical debates. Understand the methodologies employed in current research.
Assessment	28755-01 : Report 1 (Formative) : Coursework (0%) 28755-02 : Report 2 : Coursework (50%) 28755-03 : Report 3 : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment Two 750-word reports on each of two different seminars (50% and 50% weighting) Reassessment Examination (1.5 hr) to include research material (e.g. talk outline or slides) from two presentations. Students will be required to write a summary and critical comparative evaluation of the two presentations
Other	None
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