PN4123 Psychology & Neuroscience Colloquium

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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.

Module coordinator

Dr M K Schweinfurth

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

Module Staff

Dr Manon Schweinfurth, Dr Maarten Zwart

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

Module description

The School of Psychology and Neuroscience engages in world-leading research and teaching, bridging the disciplines of psychology and neuroscience. In this module, students will hear from researchers about their latest findings, many of which have not yet been published. The lecture series is interdisciplinary and international by design, featuring research from cells to minds and groups while covering different theories and methods. Emphasis will be placed on critically reflecting on current issues of the field and communicating across different research disciplines.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS PN2001 OR PASS PS2001 ) AND ( PASS PN2002 OR PASS PS2002 )

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

11 x 2h lecture with Q&A per week, 2 x 1h tutorial, 1 x 3h group presentations

Scheduled learning hours

27

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

Guided independent study hours

117

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • understand current research issues in Psychology & Neuroscience.
  • display awareness of various research methods and theories.
  • demonstrate logical processing of complex new information.
  • reflect critically on recent research findings.
  • display enhanced communication and collaboration skills.