This course consists of a series  of lectures which cover a variety of advanced topics in neuroscience. When last offered the topics included neurobiology of consciousness (including altered states of consciousness, and sleep), new insights into the neurobiology of language, and the neural basis of counting.

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students should be able to:

Appreciate the importance of the scientific method in advancing psychological knowledge and be able to design appropriate research studies; (LO1)

Critically discuss the neural bases of selected psychological processes; (LO2)

Understand the research tools that are used for studying brain function relevant to psychology and compare and contrast the relative strengths and weaknesses of each; (LO3)

Understand, analyse and interpret data from selected research methods; (LO4)

Critically evaluate, discuss and debate scientific research relevant to behavioural neuroscience. (LO5)

• Annotated bibliography & research proposal (15%) – LO 1,2,3,4,5
• Research essay (35%) – LO 1,2,3,4,5
• Exams (50%) – LO 1,2,3,4,5

The face-to-face teaching time for this course consists of two hours of lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratory classes spread across the semester.

PSYC2007 and one of the following: PSYC2008 or BIOL2103 or NEUR3101; a cognate Science B or C course in consultation with the convener.

There is no textbook for this course. Required readings will consist of journal articles and book chapters, which will be assigned by the lecturers.