CIBA130 Basics of Brain Imaging (5 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
During the course the students will learn the basics of invasive and non-invasive techniques of imaging brain activity. Main focus will be on human EEG and MEG recording techniques.
Completion methods
Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory work.
Assessment details
Take-away exam. After the lectures, the students are given 10 questions to which they have two weeks time to answers. Assesement on scale 1-5
Learning outcomes
After completing the course students are able to understand benefits and pitfalls of different tools measuring brain activity, topics where they can be applied and ethical issues involved.
Description of prerequisites
CIBA110 Anatomy and physiology of the central and autonomic nervous system or corresponding knowledge
Study materials
Lecture notes, laboratory documentation, relevant research articles.
Literature
- Lecture notes, laboratory documentation, relevant research articles.
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English