PN4299 Research Project in Psychology & Neuroscience (60cr)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

To be arranged with the supervisor.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr G H Doherty

Dr G H Doherty
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Various

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This project will involve extensive laboratory or field research to investigate a defined problem broadly within the areas of psychology and neuroscience, appropriate to the degree programme being studied by each student. This project will develop skills in diligence, initiative and independence in pursuing the literature, good experimental design, good experimental and/or analytical technique either in the field or the laboratory, and excellent record keeping. The project will culminate in the production of a high-quality report that demonstrates a deep understanding of the chosen area of research. Students will be allocated to a member of staff within the School of Psychology & Neuroscience who will guide and advise them in research activities throughout the academic year.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS PN3312 AND PASS PN3313 ) OR ( PASS PN3025 OR PASS PS3025 ) AND ( PASS PN4026 OR PASS PS4026 )

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE ANY OTHER PROJECT/DISSERTATION MODULE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%. Re-assessment applies to failed components only.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Meetings with supervisor

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

580

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Develop the ability to conduct a literature review and identify relevant sources of information.
  • Develop skills to enable the asking of research questions or hypotheses that can be tested through data collection and analysis.
  • Learn the research methods and tools to facilitate data collection and analysis.
  • Communicate research findings clearly and effectively in written and oral formats.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations in research and adhere to ethical principles throughout the project.
  • Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of different research approaches and methods.