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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of experimental design in Behavioural Neuroscience
- Explain the effects of experimental design choices on the validity and reliability of a given experimental paradigm
- understand the strengths and weaknesses (common and specific) of reaction time and EEG studies
- set up an EEG experiment (with supervision)
- Collect data using a variety of experimental methods in line with best practice guidelines
- Pre-process and analyse data arising from these methods
- Produce clear and succinct laboratory reports of each experimental methods.
This module will provide practical experience of conducting research using the following methods:
1. Chronometry
2. EEG/ERP
Each topic will be introduced with a 3-hour theoretical lecture and laboratory demonstration. Students will then collect data in the lab in pairs, under the supervision of a demonstrator. Data will be collated, and a subset will be forwarded to each student for analysis and write-up.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 6 |
Laboratories | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 132 |
Total | 150 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Lab Report: Lab report - EEG/ERP | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Journal: Reflective journal describing the student's learning and experience throughout the module (400-600 words). | Week 12 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Lab Report: Lab report - Chronometry | Week 5 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Written feedback on the lab reports will be provided within 20 working days of submission.