Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module PSYC40415: Advanced Neuropsychology
Department: Psychology
PSYC40415: Advanced Neuropsychology
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Not available in 2015/16 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | C8K109 |
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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
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- 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
Subject-specific Skills:
- Developing an understanding of the role of neuropsychology in modern understanding of brain function
Key Skills:
- 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
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 10 | weekly in Epiphany term only | 3 hours | 30 | ■ |
| Preparation and reading | 120 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: written assignment | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| essay | 3000 words | 100% | |
| Component: unseen exam | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| exam | 1 hour | 100% | |
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