Credits: 5
Schedule: 08.01.2019 - 21.02.2019
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
III (Spring)
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The student will learn the most important higher cognitive functions, their underlying neural mechanisms, and relevant terminology, allowing him/her to study further independently and apply cognitive neuroscience knowledge in both science and engineering projects.
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The course gives an introduction to neuroscience of higher cognitive functions, including attention, memory, plasticity, language, executive functions, emotions, social cognition, and consciousness.
Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Seminar presentations as a team on chosen focus areas, and examination based on course materials.
Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Contact teaching (presentations and discussions) 18 h
Individual studying of background materials for own presentation 20 h
Preparing presentations in small groups 18 h
Advance studying (flipped class) prior to contact teaching sessions 42 h
Writing learning diaries 5 h
Preparation for exam 29 h
Exam 3 h
Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Will be announced in the beginning of the course.
Substitutes for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Replaces courses NBE-E4220 Introduction to Human Neuroscience, NBE-E5700 Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience, and Becs-114.5701 Cognitive Neuroscience I
Prerequisites (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
NBE-E4210 Structure and operation of the human brain, or equivalent information.
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0 - 5
Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Registration via WebOodi
Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
This course is for students of the Human Neuroscience and Technology major. Only a limited number of other students can participate. See MyCourses page for further information.
- Teacher: Jääskeläinen Iiro
- Teacher: Vahermaa Vesa