PSYP120 Neuropsychology I: Basics of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (5 cr)
Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
The focus will be on the cognitive and nervous system mechanisms of perception, alertness, learning and memory. Students will be presented the basics of the development, structure and formation of the nervous system and the electric and chemical processes connected to it. Furthermore, the students are presented how the nervous system controls the sensor motor system, sleep, nutrition, sexuality and emotions, and how it affects on learning and memory.
Completion methods
Book examination, no contact hours in English. The lectures are held in Finnish.
Learning outcomes
Students will know the basics of cognitive psychology and neuropsychology history and research area, and attain the basics of concepts and methodology of the area.
Study materials
KALAT, J.W. (2016) Biological psychology. Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning. Twelfth edition (e-kirja) (606 s.)
Literature
- KALAT, J. W. (2016) Biological psychology (12. painos). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning. (e-kirja)
- Sivuaineopiskelijat voivat korvata luennot teoksella PAAVILAINEN, P. (2016) Toimivat aivot: Kognitiivisen neurotieteen perusteita. Helsinki: Edita. (368 s.). Soveltuvin osin.
Completion methods
Method 1
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish