MUSS2001 Music and Neuroscience (5 cr)

The course focuses on the central themes in cognitive neuroscience of music. The lectures will cover 1) the major brain research methods used to study music processing, 2) the neural basis of music perception and music-induced emotions, 3) the development of music processing during childhood, and 4) the neuroplastic effects of musical training.

After completing the course students will be able to:

• Describe central themes in the cognitive neuroscience of music.

• Critically evaluate, compare and summarise major brain imaging and research methods.

• Describe the neural bases of music perception and music-related emotions.

• Describe the development of music processing across the lifespan.

• Describe neuroplasticity resulting from musical training. 

Timing: 1st or 2nd year.

Study material agreed at lectures or reception.