PSY402   Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience   (15 credits)

Description

Researchers in Cognitive Neuroscience use a range of different methods and techniques to better understand the biological processes underpinning cognition. An understanding of the differences between these methods, and their advantages and disadvantages when addressing different research questions, is critical for being able to understand existing research as well as designing and conducting novel research projects.  This module provides an introduction to a range of state-of-the-art methods used in cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience research, such as EEG, eye-tracking, and tDCS. The module comprises a mix of lectures introducing each technique, demonstrations where students will gain hands-on exposure to cognitive neuroscience equipment, and seminars where students present a recent scientific article using that method. By the end of the module, students will have acquired the knowledge and understanding of a range of cognitive neuroscience methods, their benefits and pitfalls, and be able to use that gained understanding to critically evaluate published research and design new studies. 

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