PL3S157 - Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL3S157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cognitive Neuropsychology and Neuroscience | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Tyson, Sarah Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Biao Zeng, Gareth Miles, Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the cognitive consequences of brain damage and disease and of current methods of investigating the structure and function of brain systems and regions.
Content Summary
This module will be broadly split into two main parts.
Part A will consider how brain damage affects cognitive processes and will use a variety of case studies as illustrations. Part B will have a focus more on the investigation of neuroanatomical regions and systems and how they can be affected by environmental factors. Across the module as a whole, typical topics included will be disorders of written and spoken language, perceptual and memory disorders, the relationship between neuroscience and cognition, the use of functional neuroimaging and different forms of acquired brain injury; including those acquired through drugs or trauma.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate key neuropsychological models of cognitive processes and research tools in contemporary neuroscience |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an advanced critical appreciation of the interrelationship between structure and function. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Work-based assessment 1 | Mock Neuropsychological Assessment covering topics included across the module. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Students complete a mock funding bid focusing on topics covered in the module | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Work-based assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |