NBE-E4225 - Cognitive Neuroscience D, Lecture, 13.1.2022-24.2.2022

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.01.2022 - 24.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Iiro Jääskeläinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    Seminar presentations as a team on chosen focus areas, and examination based on course materials.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Will be announced in the beginning of the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III

    2021-2022 Spring III

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=NBE-E4225

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    Registration via WebOodi

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