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PY2PNS2-Perception and Neuroscience 2
Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PY2PNS Perception and Neuroscience or PY2RM Research Methods and Data Analysis
Current from: 2019/0
Email: k.l.h.gray@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
Perception and NeuroscienceÌý2
Aims:
The aims of the module are that students should further their knowledge on how we sense and perceive the world, and increase their understanding of brain structure and function and how this affects human behaviour. Ìý
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module students will be able to describe and critically evaluate research on:
- Cognitive and affective neuroscience
- Perception of visual information
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
This module will cover topics in perception and neuroscience, such as visual perception, the neural bases of cognition and systems of motivation. The topics will build on the knowledge and understanding students gained from PY1BP.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
- Lectures on perception and neuroscience
- Online discussion forum following lectures.
- Recommended reading in perception and neuroscience.
- Continuous exercises tied to course content, including web-based exercises.
- Seminars on selected perception and neuroscience topics
- Written essays addressing perception and neuroscience topicsÌý
Ìý | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Lectures | 16 | 2 | |
Guided independent study: | 82 | ||
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Total hours by term | 98 | 2 | |
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Total hours for module | 100 |
Method | Percentage |
Written exam | 70 |
Set exercise | 30 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
The summer exam is 1 hour, multiple choice
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Coursework involves continuous online assessment of students' understanding of the material covered in lectures (30%).
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overallÌý
Reassessment arrangements:
Examination in August/September
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 8 April 2019
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