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On completing this module, students will have acquired the following knowledge: 1) Understanding of the basic anatomy / physiology of the Central Nervous System (CNS) 2) Understanding of methods used to investigate the functions of the CNS 3) Understanding of the brain - behaviour relation and will be able to do the following: 4) Engage with literature in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology , 5) Critically appraise claims of links between brains and behaviour, and 6) Relate research in neuropsychology to policy and practice.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 168 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Individual critical evaluation of assigned topic area (40% of 60% or 2/3) and related groupwork component (20% of 60% 1/3) |
Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Essay: Approx 2000 word essay on assigned topic |
Week 9 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Individual feedback on mid semester essay within 20 working days through virtual learning environment. Individual component of end of term assignment will receive feedback individually in January and group feedback will be given in class or through on-line groups.
Name | Role |
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Dr Méadhbh Brosnan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |