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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 EEG/ERP
- set up an EEG experiment (with supervision)
- Collect data using EEG in line with best practice guidelines
- Pre-process and analyse ERP data.
- Produce a clear and succinct laboratory report for an ERP study.
- Have an appreciation of the theory behind TMS and how it compares to EEG and other Cognitive Neuroscience techniques
-Understand the strengths and weaknesses of TMS
- Understand the basic elements of a TMS set up and be able to assist in a practical session.
This module will provide practical experience of conducting research using EEG/ERP
EEG/ERP will be introduced with a 3-hour theoretical lecture . Students will then collect data in the lab in pairs (in separate sessions), under the supervision of a demonstrator. Data will be collated and students will take part in analyses sessions before writing up the experiment.
For the second technique, TMS, there will be an introductory theory session. Following this there will be a group practical demonstration. Students will be required to submit answers to a set of questions to gauge their understanding of the technique.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 8 |
| Laboratories | 10 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 132 |
| Total | 150 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Report: Lab report - EEG/ERP | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | 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 |
| Practical Examination: This is a pass/fail score for EEG data collection | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
| Continuous Assessment: Complete a set of TMS-related short methods questions to show understanding/learning of the main principles of the technique. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
| Practical Examination: Pass/Fail grade for participation in a supervised TMS practical session | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Written feedback on the lab reports will be provided within 20 working days of submission.
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 25 | Fri 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 22 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 26 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Fri 10:00 - 13:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23 | Fri 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21 | Wed 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22 | Wed 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23 | Wed 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25 | Wed 14:00 - 16:50 |