Overview

This unit provides an introduction to techniques used to record neurobiological correlates of cognitive function. Students will learn how these methods relate to brain structure and function and how to interpret neuroimaging data. The unit emphasises critical thinking and evaluation of research.

Requisites

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Describe mechanisms of different neuroimaging techniques
  • Identify which neuroimaging techniques are appropriate for various neurobiological and cognitive assessments
  • Evaluate key strengths and limitations of various neuroimaging techniques for research and clinical applications
  • Critically engage with research and health-related neuroimaging literature
  • Design an experimental protocol involving both behavioural and neuroimaging approaches to investigate a research question in cognitive neuroscience

Teaching methods

All applicable locations

Activity Type Activity Total Hours Number of Weeks Venue Type and Activity Detail
On-campus Lecture 24 12 weeks

 
On-campus Class 12 12 weeks

 
Specified Activities Various 36 12 weeks Online discussion, Readings, Groupwork
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning 78 12 weeks Independent study, Assignment preparation, Revision
Total Hours: 150  

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULOs
Practical Assignment Assignment 40% 2,3,5
Online Quizzes Individual 30% 1,2,3
Review Individual 30 % 4

Content

  • Neuroimaging
  • Electrophysiology
  • Methods of cognitive, behavioural, and neuroscientific experimentation and assessment

 

  • Graduate Attribute – Teamwork Skills: Collaboration and negotiation
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Information literacy
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Technical literacy

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.