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PSY40850

Academic Year 2024/2025

Behav Neuroscience Labs 2: Physiology (PSY40850)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Klaus Kessler
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides practical experience of collecting and analysing data using EEG/ERP as well as participating in a supervised TMS practical demonstration. Students will develop skills in experimental design, data collection, and analysis. The focus in Labs 2 will be on electroencephalography (EEG) / event-related potentials (ERP), as well as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of experimental design in Behavioural Neuroscience
- Explain the effects of experimental design choices on the validity and reliability of a given experimental paradigm
- understand the strengths and weaknesses (common and specific) of EEG/ERP
- set up an EEG experiment (with supervision)
- Collect data using EEG in line with best practice guidelines
- Pre-process and analyse ERP data.
- Produce a clear and succinct laboratory report for an ERP study.
- Have an appreciation of the theory behind TMS and how it compares to EEG and other Cognitive Neuroscience techniques
-Understand the strengths and weaknesses of TMS
- Understand the basic elements of a TMS set up and be able to assist in a practical session.

Indicative Module Content:

This module will provide practical experience of conducting research using EEG/ERP

EEG/ERP will be introduced with a 3-hour theoretical lecture . Students will then collect data in the lab in pairs (in separate sessions), under the supervision of a demonstrator. Data will be collated and students will take part in analyses sessions before writing up the experiment.

For the second technique, TMS, there will be an introductory theory session. Following this there will be a group practical demonstration. Students will be required to submit answers to a set of questions to gauge their understanding of the technique.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

8
Laboratories

10
Autonomous Student Learning

132
Total

150

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; practical demonstrations; laboratory work; practical skill-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
:
-

Additional Information:
Only open to the MSc in Behavioural Neuroscience programme, PSY 40780 is co-requisite


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Practical Skills Assessment: This is a pass/fail score for EEG data collection Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
10
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Pass/Fail grade for participation in a supervised TMS practical session Week 8 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
10
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Complete a set of TMS-related short methods questions to show understanding/learning of the main principles of the technique. Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No
Report(s): Lab report - EEG/ERP Week 12 Graded No
60
 No
Reflective Assignment: Reflective journal describing the student's learning and experience throughout the module (400-600 words). Week 12 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
10
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

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

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback on the lab reports will be provided within 20 working days of submission.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 25 Fri 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 29 Fri 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 22 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 24 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 26 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Fri 14:00 - 16:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
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