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PSY30050

Academic Year 2024/2025

Behavioural Neuroscience (PSY30050)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Michelle Downes
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will introduce the student to the principles and methods of clinical and experimental neuropsychology. The methodological and conceptual basis of neuropsychology are considered and the course emphasises both a functional and an anatomical approach to the study of brain-behaviour relationships. Research on clinical patients with brain injury and brain-related disorders and the experimental study of healthy individuals is discussed. The module concludes with an overview of the practical applications of the field.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate detailed knowledge of links between the brain and cognition/behaviour; describe neurobiological and behavioural differences in brain-related disorders/injury ; assess the strengths and weaknesses of various methodological and theoretical approaches to neuropsychology; demonstrate a critical understanding of theory and research in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, and relate research to policy and practice.

Note on academic integrity:
All sources used in the production of assessments for this module must be cited using APA standards.
Please note that the use of generative AI tools is NOT permitted in the assessments for this module.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Seminar (or Webinar)

4
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

102

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module aims to provide a foundation on the topic through lectures. A critical grasp of the topic in practice will be obtained through applied approaches including case studies, group work, and other problem-based approaches. The student will consider neuropsychology topics from the perspective of clinicians, researchers, policy makers, and the patient.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students taking this module should have a background in biological psychology or a related discipline.

It is recommended that students should have previously completed a module such as PSY10060 Brain and Behaviour.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PSY40820 - Fundamentals of Neuropsych

Equivalents:
Neuropsychology (PSY40020)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Original essay targeted at clinical research audience with specified word count. Outline of points for inclusion will be provided. Week 8 Graded No
40
 No
Group Work Assignment: Group project targeted at a patient group (and family). This will involve development of a case study and recording of an evidence based presentation with slides. Week 10 Graded No
10
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Written report targeted at policy maker audience Week 12 Graded No
50
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback on mid semester essay within 20 working days through the virtual learning environment. Individual component of end of term assignment will receive feedback individually in January and group feedback will be given in class and/or via Brightspace.

Kolb, B & Whishaw, IQ.Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology

Carlson, N.R. Foundations of Behavioural Neuroscience. London:
Pearson

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
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