PL4S157 - Brain and Cognition 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL4S157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Brain and Cognition | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Taylor | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah-Anne Evans, Andrea Mahoney, Kirsty Richards, Alexis Jones, Dan Bowers, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100493 - applied psychology | 100497 - psychology | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide students with the core requirements for BPS accreditation in the areas of biological and cognitive psychology.
To encourage students to develop their critical understanding of the relationship between biological processes and cognitive and behavioural abilities.
Content Summary
This module will address core topics in biological and cognitive psychology including sensation and perception, learning and memory, language and communication, thinking and problem solving. Students will be encouraged to critically appraise the relationship between brain structure and cognitive function. Students will also critically assess the effects of individual differences in relation to aspects of daily living. This will include topics such as experiencing the world through deficits in sensation and perception, communicating with others with atypical language development, and the challenges of making economic decisions. These topics will be contextualised around current concerns faced by the external organisations partnered with the course. The challenges of identifying and supporting difference in cognitive abilities will form part of the discussions in online seminars and students will be encouraged to formulate evidence-based solutions to meet these challenges. Each topic of learning will be supported by an online formative test to promote the development of a breadth of knowledge in the area.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 12 |
| Independent Study | 148 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 5 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 15 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Provide an integrated and critical understanding of the key principles, concepts, and empirical findings in the study of cognitive and biological psychology. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of biology and cognitive processes to address everyday challenges. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Students will be required to conduct a usability appraisal of a public space in their local area to assess challenges and adjustments made for those with sensory impairments or cognitive processing issues. This will be accompanied by photographs, video or a weblink to the space to enable tutors to verify the students’ appraisal. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |