Module PSYC40415: Advanced Neuropsychology

Department: Psychology

PSYC40415: Advanced Neuropsychology

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To provide students with advanced in-depth knowledge of the current theoretical issues in the field of neuropsychology
• To provide students with advanced in-depth knowledge of historical and philosophical issues within the field of neuropsychology

Content

• The module uses seminars to examine current research issues in a range of areas within the field of neuropsychology
• These current issues may include topics in the field of vision, memory, and attention amongst others

Learning Outcomes

• Detailed understanding of specific research questions in the field of neuropsychology
• Acquisition of knowledge about the history, background and development of research within the field of neuropsychology

• Developing an understanding of the role of neuropsychology in modern understanding of brain function

• Good written communication skills
• Developing the ability to learn independently within broad guidelines

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Weekly seminars in Epiphany term will support in-depth learning about specific research questions in the field of neuropsychology
• Seminars will involve both small group teaching and student-led discussion, which will assist students to learn independently and develop their oral communication skills
• The formative essay on material arising from the seminars will assess students' written communication skills as well as their in-depth knowledge of these research issues
• Students' understanding of the role of neuropsychology in understanding brain function will be summatively assessed through an essay
• The written exam will also assess students' written communication skills and their ability to learn independently

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

2000 word essay on seminars in term 2

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University