HPS395 - Biological Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online, CBD* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously: | Cognitive Neuroscience |
| Prerequisite: | HPS310 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HPS795 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour seminar (campus) per fortnight |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 2 hour seminar (online) per fortnight |
| Note: | *CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery |
Content
This unit is designed to provide an advanced examination of current issues, theories, methods, and applications relevant to the area of cognitive neuroscience. The unit represents an extension of the principles introduced in HPS310 Brain, Biology and Behaviour, with a focus on both healthy brain function and clinical disorders. Topics covered include: neuroscience techniques (e.g., neuroimaging), attention, perception, executive function, movement, language, social cognition, and clinical translation.
Unit Fee Information
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