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SchoolofPsychology&NeuroscienceNeuroscience(PN)modules

PN3312Neuropharmacology

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel9 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Lectures:11.00amMon,TueandWedPracticals:tobearranged.ThismoduleassumesthatstudentsarefamiliarwiththematerialcoveredinBL2101.Thebasicprinciplesofpharmacologywillbe covered, includingevidence to support themodernconcept thatdrugsact viaspecificreceptorspresentontargettissuesandourpresentunderstandingoflawsgoverningdrug-receptorinteractions.Theconceptofagonists,competitiveandnon-competitiveantagonistsandtheinteractionsbetween such classes of drugswill be discussed. The effects of drugs upon the peripheral and centralnervoussystemsandthecardiovascularsystemwillbecovered.Howthesedrugscanbeusedtounderstandthefunctionofthesesystemsandtocorrecttheirmalfunctioninginvariousdiseasestateswillbeexplained.Thepracticalcomponentwillcovertheprinciplesofdrugactionandreceptortheoryandillustratetheuseofbioassaysinpharmacologicalinvestigations.Thesepracticalsessionsaimtohelpstudentsbuildaworkingknowledgeofdrugnamesandactionsaswellaspharmacologicalconcepts.

Pre-requisite(s): Beforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassatleast2modulesfrom{BL2301,BL2302,BL2305,BL2306}

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL3312

Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:Lecturesandtutorials:27hoursintotal,Usually3lecturesortutorials(x11weeks)Practicals:2x3hoursduringthesemester.Scheduledlearning:33hours Guidedindependentstudy:167hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:3-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%

Moduleteachingstaff: DrAButler,DrGDoherty,DrWLi,DrGBMiles,DrRRamsay,DrKSpencer,DrLAitken

PN3313Neuroscience

SCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel9 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Lectures:12.00amMon,TueandWedPracticals:tobearranged.Thismodule covers biochemical, cellular and behavioural aspects of the nervous system in health anddisease.Itstartswiththebasicbiochemistryofneuralmembraneproteinssuchasreceptorsandchannels,and considers the cellular mechanisms of action potential generation and propagation, and synaptictransmission. The physiology of sensory perception is illustrated by examining the visual system,whilemotorcontrolisconsideredintermsofvertebratelocomotion.Selectedaspectsoflearningandmemoryprocessesarealsoexamined.Studentsaregivenextensivehands-onexperienceofcomputersimulationasa learning tool in this course. The associated practical work illustrates the lecture course throughexperimentsonthenerveimpulse,andmechanismsofneuronalcellloss.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassBL2301andpassBL2305Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL3313


Weeklycontact:29hoursoflecturesortutorialsintotal,3x3-hourpracticalsand4hoursoflabsduringthesemester.Scheduledlearning:42hours Guidedindependentstudy:158hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 3-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfGBMiles

Moduleteachingstaff: ProfFGunn-Moore,ProfKSillar,DrSPulver,DrGMiles,DrWHeitler,DrWLi,DrGDoherty


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PN3321AdvancedCriticalAnalysisReadingParty

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 SemesterSummerHolidaybeforestartofsession

Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: TobearrangedAnintroductoryresidentialmoduletoHonoursstudyforstudentsstudyingNeuroscience,PsychologyandBiologydegreesheldattheBurn(orequivalentlocation)betweentheresitdietandthestartofsemester1. This module introduces students to the skill of critically analysing scientific literature and themethodologybehindpreparingresearchproposals.Studentswillworkingroupstoanalyseandassessagrantproposalandpresenttheirideastoamockresearchgrantpanel.Inresponsetodetailedfeedbackstudentscanimprovetheirskillsandfinallysubmitanextendedrefereesreportonarealgrantproposal.Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:5dayresidentialcourse,8hoursperdayScheduledlearning:16hours Guidedindependentstudy:84hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfGBMiles

Moduleteachingstaff: DrGMiles,DrSPulver,DrERobbins,DrGDoherty,DrWLi,DrMZwart,ProfKSillar

PN4230NeurodegenerationandAging

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: BScHonsNeurosciencestudentshavepriorityonthismodule

Plannedtimetable:Seminars:3.00pm-4.00Mon,1.00pm-2.00pmThu(weeks1-5);Seminars:12.00pm-2.00pmThu(weeks7and9-11);Labs:2.00pm-5.00pmTues,Wed(week8)

Inthismodule,studentswilldevelopadetailedunderstandingofmolecularneuroscience.Workwillfocusatthebiochemicalandmolecularlevel,sothatdetailedknowledgeofsignallingpathwayswillbegained.Themoduleconcentratesonthreekeyareas relating toneurodegenerativeprocesses.1)Howneuronsstayalive 2) The aging nervous system: Changes that can 'prime' neurons for degeneration, degenerativedisorders-risks,pathology,treatments.Includingapracticalsession3)Howthenervoussystemrespondstoneurodegenerativediseases,withparticularfocusonAlzheimer'sdisease.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPN3313andpassBL3303Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL4230


Weeklycontact:Seminars:upto2hoursperweek(toatotalof18hours)and2x3-hourpracticalsduringthesemester.Scheduledlearning:24hours Guidedindependentstudy:126hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Moduleteachingstaff: ProfFGunn-Moore,DrGDoherty,DrMAndrews


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PN4231Neuromodulation


Plannedtimetable: Lectures:11.00am-12.00noonTueand10.00am-11.00amFri.Practicalstobearranged.

Until recently the nervous systemwas viewed as a black andwhiteworld inwhich neuronal networkscarried out tasks using fast chemical synaptic transmission to produce an appropriate network output.Howevertheoutputofneuronalnetworksisnotfixedbutinsteadismodifiableunderdifferentbehaviouralordevelopmentalcircumstances.Amajorsourceofflexibilityintheoutputneuronalnetworksderivesfromneuromodulation; a process in which the basic operation of the networks remains the same but thestrengthsofsynapticconnectionsandtheintegrativeelectricalpropertiesofneuronsinthenetworksarechanged by the actions of a range of neuromodulators. This module explores the diverse range ofneuromodulatorymechanisms and outlines their importance in information processing in the nervoussystem.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPN3313Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL4231Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:2seminars.Scheduledlearning:24hours Guidedindependentstudy:126hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=50%,PracticalExaminations=25%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:1.5-hourWrittenExamination=50%,Coursework=50%

Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrSPulverModuleteachingstaff: DrSPulver,ProfKSillar,DrGMiles,DrWLi,DrWHeitler

PN4234SynapticTransmission


Plannedtimetable: Lectures:11.00am-12:30pmWedand12.00noon-1.00pmFri.Practicalstobearranged.

Extensiveandversatilecommunicationbetweennervecellsusingspecialjunctionscalledsynapsesendowsthe nervous system with many complex functions like learning and memory. This module will coverimportant recent progress in understanding the morphology and ultrastructure of synapses,neurotransmittercoreleaseandrecyclingmechanisms,retrogradesignalling,synapticplasticity,theroleofglial cellsand thedevelopmentofneurotransmission.Some laboratoryworkwillprovide studentswithhands-onexperienceofadvancedresearchmethods.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPN3313Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL4234


Weeklycontact:Atotalof6x1.5hourseminars,7x1hourlecturesand2x3hourpracticalsover10weeksScheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrWLiModuleteachingstaff: DrWLi,DrSPulver,DrGMiles


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PN4235Motoneurons:FromPhysiologytoPathology


Plannedtimetable: Lectures:2.00pm-3.00pmMonand9.00am-10.30amFri.Practicalstobearranged.

This module aims to provide in depth knowledge of key aspects of neuronal function and potentialdysfunctionbyfocussingononeofthemoststudiedandbestcharacterisedclassesofneuronsinthecentralnervous system, motoneurons. The module will cover topics such as: the history of motoneurons inneuroscience research; the genetics controlling motoneuron development, the intrinsic electricalproperties of motoneurons; synaptic inputs received by motoneurons; motoneuron recruitment; andmotoneurondisease.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPN3313Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL4235


Weeklycontact:10hoursofseminars,6hoursoflecturesand6hoursofpracticaloverthesemester.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfGBMilesModuleteachingstaff: DrWLi,ProfKSillar,DrGMiles,DrWHeitler

PN4299NeuroscienceResearchProject

SCOTCATCredits: 60 SCQFLevel10 Semester FullYearAcademicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NotautomaticallyavailabletoGeneralDegreestudentsPlannedtimetable: Tobearrangedwiththesupervisor.Thisprojectwill involveextensive laboratoryor field research to investigateadefinedproblembroadlywithinbiology,psychology,orneuroscienceappropriatetothedegreeprogrammebeingstudiedbyeachstudent. Theprojectwill involvediligence, initiative and independence in pursuing the literature, goodexperimentaldesign,goodexperimentaland/oranalyticaltechniqueeitherinthefieldorthelaboratory,andexcellent recordkeeping.Theprojectwill culminate in theproductionofahigh-quality report thatdemonstratesadeepunderstandingofthechosenareaofresearch.StudentswillbeallocatedtoamemberofstaffwithintheSchoolofPsychologyandNeuroscienceortheSchoolofBiologywhowillguideandadvisetheminresearchactivitiesthroughouttheacademicyear.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPN3312andpassPN3313

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL4200ortakeBL4201ortakePS4050ortakePS4299ortakePS4796ortakePS4797


Weeklycontact:MeetingswithsupervisorScheduledlearning:33hours Guidedindependentstudy:567hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=35%,Coursework=65%AsusedbyStAndrews:PracticalExamination=35%,Coursework=65%

Re-assessmentpattern: PracticalExamination=35%,Coursework=65%re-assessmentmayincludecollectingfurtherdata

Moduleteachingstaff: IndividualSupervisorsacrosstheSchoolofPsychologyandNeuroscienceortheSchoolofBiology


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Psychology(PS)modules

PS3021ResearchDesignandAnalysis1

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NotavailabletoGeneralDegreeStudents.

Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amMon.1-hourpractical:oneofMon1-2,2-3,3-4,4-5

ThismoduleisdesignedtoprovideabasicunderstandingofresearchdesignandstatisticsthatwillprovidethefoundationsforindependentempiricalresearchandcriticalanalysisrequiredinthefinalyearoftheHonours programme. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of design and analysis skills and anunderstandingof theunderlyingphilosophy thatguides research.Thesyllabuswill includecoreaspectssuchasethicalissuesinresearch,basicstatistics,technicalwritingandtheuseofstatisticalpackages.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratory/tutorialclassorseminar.Scheduledlearning:30hours Guidedindependentstudy:120hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 1-hourWrittenExamination=25%,Coursework=75%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly

Modulecoordinator: DrMWOram

PS3022ResearchDesignandAnalysis2

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NotavailabletoGeneralDegreeStudents.

Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amMon.1-hourpractical:twoofMon1-2,2-3,3-4,4-5

This module is designed to provide amore advanced understanding of research design and statistics.Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of analytical skills covering typical research situationsencountered in thebehavioural sciences.There isalsoanemphasison integrationofconceptsacrossafamilyoftechniquesbasedoncorrelationandregression.Thesyllabuswillincludesuchtopicsasmultipleregression, path analysis, mediation analysis, factor analysis, ANOVA designs using regression, andmoderated multiple regression. There is a focus on computerized data analysis, interpretation, andpresentation. A section on qualitative analysis is included to highlight a broader range of researchapproachesandquestions.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS3021


Weeklycontact:1X2-hourlecture(weeks1-11)and2X1hourlaboratory/tutorial(weeks1-10)Scheduledlearning:42hours Guidedindependentstudy:108hours

Assessmentpattern:



Modulecoordinator: DrKIMavorModuleteachingstaff: DrKMavor,DrSPehrson,PGardner


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PS3031ConceptualIssuesandTheoreticalPerspectives

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9

Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser

Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amThu.1-hourpractical:oneofThu2-3,3-4,4-5.(Modulerunsinweeks1-5only)

Thismoduleaddressesthehistoricalandphilosophicalbackgroundtocurrentdebatesinpsychology.Themodulewillbetaughtvialecturesandseminarsincludingstudentpresentations.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthedevelopmentofcriticalanalysisofalternativemodelsandlevelsofexplanationsofbehaviour,andtheabilitytorelateconceptualdebatesinpsychologytoissuesintherealworld.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5).Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: MrPLGardner

PS3032AssessmentinClinicalPsychology



Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amThu.1-hourpractical:oneofThu2-3,3-4,4-5.(Modulerunsinweeks6-10only).

Thismodulepresentspsychopathologicalconditionsandprovidesabasicunderstandingoftheunderlyingneuronal and/or cognitive-behavioural mechanisms. Examples will be drawn from the field of clinicalpsychology and/or clinical neuropsychology. The module will further explore in detail the tools andprocedures used to assess psychopathological conditions by discussing their theoretical/statisticalbackgroundandbydemonstratinghowtousethesetoolsinclinicalandexperimentalsettings.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002



Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=100%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%AsusedbyStAndrews:1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrDBalslev


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PS3033DevelopmentalPsychology



Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amThu.1.5-hourpractical:Thu,either2-3:30or3:30-5.(Modulerunsinweeks1-5only)

Thismoduleisdesignedtoequipstudentswithanappreciationofkeyprinciples,concepts,methodsanddiscoveriesindevelopmentalpsychology,withanemphasisonevolutionaryandcomparativeperspectivesthatareaparticularstrengthofsuchworkinStAndrews.Themoduleaimstoofferabroadperspectivespanninginfancytochildhood,andarangeofkeytopicsincognitiveandsocialdevelopment.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakePS3010ortakePS3011


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1.5-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5).Scheduledlearning:18hours Guidedindependentstudy:82hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Moduleteachingstaff: DrERobbins

PS3034SocialPsychology



Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amTue.1-hourpractical:oneofTue2-3,3-4,4-5(Modulerunsinweeks1-5only)

Thismoduleexploresindepthkeytopicsacrossthebreadthofsocialpsychologicalenquiry.Avarietyofresearchapproacheswillbeexaminedinordertodevelopthescientificunderstandingandcriticalskillsinthis field. Approaches that will be covered include social cognition, social identity and the study ofintergroup relations. In each case, the strengths and limitations of the approaches are explored, andtheoreticalknowledgewillbelinkedtocurrentevents.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5)Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrNTausch


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PS3035CognitiveandBehaviouralNeuroscience



Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amTue.1-hourpractical:oneofTue2-3,3-4,4-5(Modulerunsinweeks1-5only).

Thismoduleaimstoprovideanunderstandingofpsychologicalknowledgeinseveralinter-relateddomainsconcernedwiththebiologicalbasesofbehaviour.Emphasiswillbelaidonbasicexperimentalsciencefromanalysisofmolecularandsynapticevents,singlecellstudies,brainactivityscans,andclinicalstudies,andtherelationshipbetweencognitive,emotional,behavioural,neurologicalandphysiologicalprocesseswillbeexamined.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5)Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrIJentzsch

PS3036EvolutionaryandComparativePsychology



Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amTue.1.5-hourpractical:oneofTue2-3:30,3:30-5pm.(Modulerunsinweeks6-10only).

Thismodulewilladdressevolutionaryandcomparativeapproachestopsychology.Theaimistoprovideanunderstandingofmajorevolutionaryforcesandhowtheyhaveshapedanimalandhumanbehaviourandpsychology.Keyprinciples,conceptsandmethodologieswillbe introducedandrelatedtospecific topicareassuchastheevolutionofsocialbehaviourandtheevolutionaryoriginsoflanguageandcognition.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1.5-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks6-10).Scheduledlearning:18hours Guidedindependentstudy:82hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=100%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%AsusedbyStAndrews:Take-homeformatWrittenExamination(in2hourslot)=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: Take-homeformatWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrCLHobaiterModuleteachingstaff: DrCHobaiter


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PS3037Perception



Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amTue.Four1.5-hourpractical:oneofTue2-3:30,3:30-5pm.(Modulerunsinweeks7-11only).

Theaimofthismoduleistodevelopanunderstandingofvisualperceptionanditsfunctions.Stresswillbelaid on the integration of findings from physiology, neuropsychology, anatomy, and experimentalpsychology. Topic areas covered will include theories of human vision and their application tounderstandingourabilitytoperceivedistinctvisualproperties,forexampletheshape,size,locationandidentityofobjects.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthedevelopmentoftheskillofcriticalevaluationofevidenceandtheory.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand(weeks7-11)and4x1.5-hourlaboratoryclassorseminarspreadoverWeeks7-11.Scheduledlearning:16hours Guidedindependentstudy:84hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfJHarris

PS3038Cognition



Plannedtimetable: Lectures:9.00am-11.00amThu.1-hourpractical:oneofThu2-3,3-4,4-5.(Modulerunsinweeks7-11only).

Theaimofthismoduleistodevelopanunderstandingofhumancognitiveprocesses.Topicareascoveredinclude,forexample,attention,memory,reasoning,anddecisionmaking.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthedevelopmentof the skillof criticalevaluationofevidenceand theory. Lectureswillbeaccompaniedbypractical classes, inwhich studentswill gainexperienceof theexperimentalmethodsused in cognitiveresearch,andseminarsinwhichresearchpaperswillbecriticallyevaluated.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002



Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrTOtto


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PS4040PsychologyReview

SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel10 Semester FullYearAcademicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinaPsychologyHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: Notapplicable.This module will foster the abilities needed to search, collate and integrate an extensive area ofpsychologicalliterature.Emphasiswillbeplacedonanalyticalandmethodologicalissues,andthismodulethereforecomplementsPS3021andPS3022.Asystematicapproachtotheanalysisofaspecificbodyofliteraturewillbeencouraged.Studentsareinvitedtoidentifypreferredsubjectmatterssolongastheyfallwithin the areaof the supervisor's expertise. Supervisionwill be given to aid students in the collation,planningandorganisationalphasesoftheirwork.Thereviewwillbelimitedto4,000words.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Co-requisite(s): InthesameyearastakingthismoduleyoushouldtakePS3021andtakePS3022Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:Individualsupervisionbypre-assignedmemberofstaff.Scheduledlearning:10hours Guidedindependentstudy:90hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Review=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrRHSprengelmeyerModuleteachingstaff: DrRSprengelmeyer

PS4050PsychologyProject(30)

SCOTCATCredits: 30 SCQFLevel10 Semester FullYearAcademicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgrammePlannedtimetable: Notapplicable.The aimof the project is to develop and foster the skills of experimental design, appropriate researchmanagementandstatisticalanalysis.Awidechoiceoftopicsispossible,buttheskillsdevelopedinmodulesPS3021, PS3022 and PS4040 are an essential preparation. The empirical part of the project may beconductedwithanotherstudent,toallowgreaterresearchscopeandthechoiceofmorerealisticproblems,butallanalysisandreport-writingmustbecarriedoutindividually.TopicsrangeoverallareasofpsychologyunderactiveinvestigationintheSchool,andeffortismadetoarrangeforstudentstoworkinoneoftheirpreferredareas.

Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS4040andpassPS3021andpassPS3022

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakePN4299ortakeBL4200ortakePS4299ortakePS4796ortakePS4797


Weeklycontact:Individualsupervisionbypre-assignedmemberofstaffScheduledlearning:30hours Guidedindependentstudy:270hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Dissertation=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: Dissertation=100%Re-assessmentmayincludecollectingfurtherdataModulecoordinator: DrRHSprengelmeyerModuleteachingstaff: DrRSprengelmeyer


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PS4060ReviewEssay

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester FullYearAcademicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.Inthismodulestudentswillselectakeypsychologicalresearchpapertoreview(subjecttoapprovalbymodule controller). Students will then submit an outline for formative feedback. The review will becomposed independently thereafter. The review should include historical antecedents, includingtheoretical andmethodological issues related to the area and specific problemof issue that thepaperaddresses.Thereviewshouldalsoincludeanevidence-basedevaluationoftheimpactofthekeypaperonpsychologicalscienceandonsociety.Themoduleincludes6one-hoursessionsonpracticalskillsrequiredtocompletethereview.

Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002.Moduleprerequisitesmaybewaivedforstudentswithentryintohonourspsychology

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeBL4200ortakePN4299ortakePS4299Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:3x2-hourworkshopsinSemester1Scheduledlearning:6hours Guidedindependentstudy:144hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrEMBowmanModuleteachingstaff: TBC

PS4069GroupBehaviour

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.Thismoduleaimstodevelopanadvancedunderstandingofselectedtopicsrelatingtothepsychologyofgroupsandcollectivebehaviour.Itwilladdresshowbehaviourisaffectedbythegroupcontextandexaminethepsychologicalmechanismswhichshapehowpeopleactasgroupmembers.Teachingwillbeseminarbasedandstudentswillbeexpectedtoreadindependentlyandcontributeactivelytosessions.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthedevelopmentofcriticalskillsandtheabilitytorelateindividualstudiesandtheoriestobroaderconceptualdebatesinsocialpsychology.Moredetailedmodulecontentwillbeannouncedinadvanceofstudentchoices.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarplustutorialtime.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours

Assessmentpattern:



Modulecoordinator: ProfSDReicherModuleteachingstaff: ProfSReicher


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PS4071BehaviouralNeuroscience

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: UG-AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmThuTheoverallaimofthismoduleistoallowstudentsaccesstocurrentresearchintheareaofbehaviouralneuroscience. Possible topics include motivation, learning and attention. Past themes explored in themoduleinclude:therelationshipbetween'normal'learningandaddiction;thetransitionfromgoal-directedaction to stimulus-response habit; the neural basis of compulsive gambling; the efficacy of biologicaltreatmentsofaddiction;andthebehaviouralandneuraleffectsofMDMA('ecstasy').Resultsfrombothhumanandanimalresearchwillbeconsideredinparallel,withexamplesofpapersrangingfrommolecularneurosciencetoneuropsychology.Theformatofthemodulewillincludelectures(whicharedesignedtoprovide the students with the background necessary to read research articles); guided seminars andstudentpresentationssummarisingresearcharticles. Inorder tomaximisethebenefitsof thestudents'presentations,eachstudentwillmeetwiththelectureratleasttwicetodiscussthetopicandcontentoftheirtalk.

Pre-requisite(s): Moduleprerequisitesmaybewaivedforstudentswithentryintohonourspsychology.BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours

Assessmentpattern:



Modulecoordinator: DrEMBowman

PS4074CognitivePsychologyandtheEmotionalDisorders

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amMonThis module is designed to demonstrate how theories from cognitive psychology can enhance ourunderstanding of the emotional disorders Teaching will be based on individual seminar presentationsfollowedbyclassdiscussion.Inthepresentationsstudentswillbeexpectedtoreviewandcriticallyevaluateoriginal research. Seminars will focus on topics such as autobiographical memory and depression,autobiographicalmemoryandanxiety,attentionalbiasindepressionandanxiety,andinterpretativebiasesindepressionandanxiety.Attheendoftheseminarseries,studentsshouldunderstandhowdepressionandanxietycanbedifferentiatedonthebasisofthesebiases.

Pre-requisite(s): Moduleprerequisitesmaybewaivedforstudentswithentryintohonourspsychology.BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002



Assessmentpattern:



Modulecoordinator: DrBDritschel


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PS4079SexDifferencesandGenderDevelopment

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgrammePlannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmFriThisadvanced-levelmodulewillexaminetheevidenceforsexdifferencesinhumanbehaviourandexplorehowgenderdevelops across the lifespan. Studentswill learnhowhormones, suchas testosteroneandestrogen,influencebrainfunctionandbehaviourinnon-humananimalsandwillapplythisknowledgetohumandata.Exampletopicsincludesexualbehaviour(includingsexualorientation),aggression,memory,sexdifferencesinmentalhealth,andtheevolutionofsexdifferences.Teachingwillbebasedonstudent-ledseminarswithsupportinglectures.Emphasiswillbeplacedoncriticalevaluationandtheabilitytorelatescientificdatatobroaderdebatesregardingsexdifferencesinbehaviour.

Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002.Moduleprerequisitesmaybewaivedforstudentswithentryintohonourspsychology


Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours

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Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrGRBrownModuleteachingstaff: DrGBrown

PS4083PsychologyofMusic

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmMonTheaimofthemoduleistointroducestudentstopsychologicalprocessesunderlyingmusicperception,cognition,andperformance.Therelationshipbetweenmusicalphenomenaandmentalfunctionswillbeillustrated. Themodulewill cover different aspects ofmusic perception including psychoacoustics andsoundperception,musiccognitionincludingmusicmemoryemotionandexpectancies,skilledperformanceaswellasabnormalitiesinmusicperceptionandperformance.Themodulewillbetaughtintheformofseminarsincludingstudentpresentations.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingandtheabilitytorelateconceptualdebatesinpsychologytoissuesintherealworld.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


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Modulecoordinator: DrIJentzsch


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PS4084PsychologyofArt:AestheticsandIndividualDifferencesinVisualFunction

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmWedThis module examines the psychology of artistic activity and aesthetic appreciation, both from thestandpointoftheartisticobject(e.g.,painting),aswellastheindividualwhocreatesorappreciatesart.Whyaresomethingsmoreaestheticallypleasingthanothers?Whydosomepeoplehaveagreatercapacitytocreateaestheticthings?Themodulewillexplorethelinksbetweenaestheticcreationandappreciationontheonehandandperceptualandcognitiveprocessesontheother.Theselinkswillbeexaminedfrombehaviouralandneurologicalviewpoints.Asignificantemphasiswillbeontheneurologicalconditionsthatheightendifferencesinthecapacitytocreateandappreciateaestheticobjects,includingmentaldisorders(e.g.,frontotemporaldementia,autism,epilepsy)andatypicalcognitivedevelopment(e.g.,synaesthesia,dyslexia).Thiswillbeacriticalseminarstylemodulewithreadingsanddiscussions.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


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Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrDVishwanath

PS4085EvolutionandDevelopmentofSocialandTechnicalIntelligence


Availabilityrestrictions:AvailableonlytoundergraduatestudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.AlsoavailabletopostgraduatestudentsonMScEvolutionaryandComparativePsychology:theOriginsofMind

Plannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmFriThe last two decades havewitnessed a surge of research on social and technical intelligence, both inhumansandanincreasinglywiderangeofnon-humananimalspecies.Thismodulesurveystheprincipaldiscoveries, integrating field and captive studies, as well as both observational and experimentalmethodologies,totracetheevolutionanddevelopmentofaspectsofsocialintelligencesuchasimitationandtheoryofmind,andtechnicalintelligence,suchastooluseandunderstandingofcausality.Keyaimsincludeappreciatingtherangeofmethodologiesthathavebeendevelopedandhowthesecanbeusedtotracetheevolutionandontogenyoftheunderlyingpsychologicalmechanisms.

Pre-requisite(s): Moduleprerequisitesmaybewaivedforstudentswithentryintohonourspsychology.BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2001andpassPS2002



Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=75%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:TakeHomeWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%

Re-assessmentpattern: TakeHomeWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly

Modulecoordinator: DrCPCrossModuleteachingstaff: DrCCross


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PS4086OriginsandEvolutionofMindReading(TheoryofMind)


Availabilityrestrictions:AvailableonlytoundergraduatestudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.AlsoavailabletopostgraduatestudentsonMScinEvolutionaryandComparativePyschology:theOriginsofMind

Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amFriThemodulewillofferacomparativeapproachtotheemergenceoftheabilitytounderstandmentalstatesinchildrenandnon-humanprimates,anditsalterationinautism.Thisability(alsoknownasTheoryofMind)isattheheartofmanyofhumansuniquecognitiveachievements,buttheiroriginscanbetracedbackinevolutionanddevelopment.Thecoursewilldiscussthecurrentstateofresearchinthisarea,emphasisingbothempiricalandconceptualaspectsposedbythecombinationoftheevolutionaryanddevelopmentalapproaches.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


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Modulecoordinator: DrJGomezModuleteachingstaff: DrJ-CGomez

PS4089NeuralBasisofEpisodicMemory

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgrammePlannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmTueThismodulewillexaminehowthebrainenablesustorememberinformationfromourpersonalexperience.Itwillpresentstudentswithcuttingedgeresearchusingbothhumansandanimalsthatgivesusaninsightintohow thepsychological componentsof episodicmemory canbe represented andprocessedby thebrain.Wewillgoonto lookathowthistypeofresearchisapplied infieldssuchasfuturethinkingandmemorydecline indementia. The coursewill include lectures and studentpresentationsbasedaroundcurrentresearcharticlesinthefield.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:


Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=75%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:WrittenTakeHomeExamination=75%,Coursework=25%

Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrJAAinge


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PS4090FacePerceptionandHumanAttraction

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amWedThis advanced-levelmodulewill focus on face perception. The aim is to provide understanding of thedevelopmentandevolutionarybasisofdrivingforcesbehindhumanrelationshipsandknowledgeofthebiologicalbasisandpsychologicalmanifestationsof these influences.Topics include: theneuralbasisoffaceattraction;developmentof facepreferences;hormone influencesonpreferencesandcompetition;sexualselection,kinselection; facialcuestohealthandsocialbehaviour.Teachingwillbebasedontheoriginofindividualdifferences,andtheinteractionbetweenexperienceandbiologicalfactorsinshapinghumanmatechoice.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:0.5-hourlectures,1.5-hourseminarsand1-hourofficehourthroughoutthesemester.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfDIPerrettModuleteachingstaff: ProfDPerrett

PS4091Computer-aidedResearch


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme,orResearchMethodsinPsychology(MSc)

Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amTueAsresearchbecomesevermorecomputationallyintense,theabilitytousemodernresearchsoftwareisbecomingindispensable.Thispracticalmodulewillofferanintroductiontocomputationalmodellingandprovideyouwiththeskillsnecessarytoapplyitinyourresearch.Emphasiswillbeputonusingscientificscripting languages inaresearchcontext.Thismodulewillbuildonthestatistical techniques learned inprevious modules and introduce modelling techniques, and imaging, stimulus presentation, and datavisualisation.

Pre-requisite(s):Moduleprerequisitesmaybewaivedforstudentswithentryintohonourspsychology.PrerequisitesPS3021andPS3022areapplicabletougstudentsonly..BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS3022


Weeklycontact:1lectureand1seminarplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrTOtto


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PS4093ThePsychologyofDementia

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursprogrammePlannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmWedThismodulewillexaminethepsychologyofdementiafocusingonthecognitiveandpsychosocialimpactonindividualswithadiagnosisandthosewhocareforthem.Studentswillexaminepatternsofbothlostand retainedcognitiveskills inpeoplewithdementia.Wewill then focusonhowretainedskills canbemaximisedandhowthecaregivingexperiencecanbeimprovedforbothpeoplelivingwithdementiaandtheircaregivers.Themodulewillincludelecturesandstudentpresentationsbasedaroundcurrentresearcharticlesinthefield.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:1lecture,1seminarplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=60%,90-minuteWrittenExamination=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrMPEllisModuleteachingstaff: DrMEllis

PS4094CommunicatingPsychologyandNeuroscience

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursprogrammePlannedtimetable: 11.00am-1.00pmMonThismoduleprovidesfinalyearstudentswithintheSchoolofPsychologyandNeurosciencewithfirst-handexperienceofsciencecommunicationthroughaseriesofexpertledmaster-classes(e.g.BrightClub,BBC,print journalists, sciencebloggers),presentationsand interactionwithnewmedia (e.g.podcasts,blogs,Twitter, FaceBook). Thismodulewill enable students togain substantial experienceofworking to tightdeadlines,evaluatinghowthemediatranslatespsychological/neurosciencefindingsandofcommunicatingcomplex ideasat variousdifferent levels, includingpresentingwork to thepress, thepublicand schoolchildren. Topics covered may include: why scientists must communicate with the public; howpsychology/neuroscience hits the headlines; evaluating media coverage; using new media to get themessageacrossanddesigningascienceexhibit.Whileofparticularvaluetostudentsaimingforacareerinpublic engagement, these core skills are equally important for any career that requires goodcommunication,includingpost-graduatestudy.Inadditionstudentswillberequiredtomonitorrelevantperiodicalsandevaluateseveralnewstudiesinpsychology/neuroscienceandsoshouldexposestudentstothelatesttrendswithinthefield.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS3021orpassPN3313Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakeID4001ortakeID4002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:2-hourlecture,plusofficehourandoccasionalfieldwork.Scheduledlearning:26hours Guidedindependentstudy:124hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrKASpencerModuleteachingstaff: DrKSpencer,MrPLGardner


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PS4095Psychopathology

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursprogrammePlannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amMonThis module aims to describe mental disorders from a psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive, andneuropsychiatricperspective.Classificationsystemsofmentaldisordersarecomparedandevaluated,andresearchmethodsandtreatmentstrategiescriticallydiscussed.Theclinicalpartofthemodulefocusesonadult mental health (e.g., Mood disorders, Schizophrenia Spectrum disorders, Obsessive compulsivedisorders, Trauma and Stress related disorders) and Developmental Psychopathology (e.g., AutismSpectrumdisorders).Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:2-hourlectureplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours

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Modulecoordinator: DrRHSprengelmeyerModuleteachingstaff: DrRSprengelmeyer

PS4096MechanismsofBehaviour:integratingpsychologicalandneuroscienceperspectives

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursprogrammePlannedtimetable: 12.00noon-2.00pmTueTheaimofthismodule istoexploresomeofthemanyphysiologicalandneuralsystemsthatmodulatepatternsofbehaviourinarangeofspecies,includinghumans.Itwillhighlighttheimportanceofintegratinginformationfrompsychologyandneurosciencedisciplines inordertofurtherourunderstandingofhowandwhyanimalsandhumansbehavethewaytheydoindifferentsituations.Themodulewilldealwithexamplesofmechanismsacrossdifferentlevelsofcomplexity(fromgenestophysiology).Themodulewillincludelecturesandstudentpresentations/journalclubdiscussionsbasedaroundcurrentresearcharticlesinthefieldandapracticalsessionwithhandsonexperienceofaphysiologicaltechnique.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002


Weeklycontact:2-hourlecture(x10weeks),1practicalclass(x4weeks)plusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:24hours Guidedindependentstudy:126hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=15%,Coursework=85%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(includingpresentation)=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrKASpencerModuleteachingstaff: DrKSpencer


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PS4097ResearchMethodsinCognitiveNeuroscience

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursprogrammePlannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amTueTremendousprogressintechnologyallowsnowtoobservethebraininactiontounderstandthephysicalbasesofbehaviour.Thismoduleshowcasesthisstateoftheartapproach.Guidedbyateamoflecturerswith first-hand expertise in trans cranial magnetic stimulation, neurophysiology, electrophysiology,behavioural modelling, neuropsychology and functional magnetic resonance imaging the students willdevelop their ability to evaluate and propose cutting edge research. The course includes lectures andstudentleddiscussionsofcurrentresearchtopics.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:1lecture,1seminarplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours

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Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrDBalslevModuleteachingstaff: DrDBalslev,DrTOtto,DrJAles,DrGMiles

PS4100ThePsychologyofTerrorism

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursprogrammePlannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amFriThismodulepresentsthepsychologicalunderpinningsofterroristbehaviourfromavarietyofperspectives.Thecoursewillassessindividual-andgroup-/structural-levelexplanationsofterrorism,discussthestrategiclogicandmoral justificationofterrorism,andcoversomeofthepsychologicalprocessesinvolvedintheradicalisationofindividualsandtheoperationofterroristgroups.Thefinalpartofthemodulewillexaminetheeffectsofterrorismonconstituenciesandtargetgroupsandtheimplicationsofpsychologicalinsightsforcounter-terrorismmeasures.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2001andpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:2hourlectureplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours

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Modulecoordinator: DrNTausch


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PS4299PsychologyProject(60)

SCOTCATCredits: 60 SCQFLevel10 Semester FullYearAcademicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursprogrammePlannedtimetable: Tobearrangedwiththesupervisor.Thisprojectwill involveextensive laboratoryor field research to investigateadefinedproblembroadlywithinpsychology.Theprojectwillinvolvediligence,initiativeandindependenceinpursuingtheliterature,good experimental design, good experimental and/or analytical technique either in the field or thelaboratory, andexcellent recordkeeping. Theprojectwill culminate in theproductionof ahigh-qualityreportthatdemonstratesadeepunderstandingofthechosenareaofresearch.StudentswillbeallocatedtoamemberofstaffwithintheSchoolofPsychologyandNeurosciencewhowillguideandadvisetheminresearchactivitiesthroughouttheacademicyear.

Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS3021andpassPS3022andpassPS4040

Anti-requisite(s) YoucannottakethismoduleifyoutakePS4050ortakePS4060ortakePN4299ortakeBL4200ortakePS4796ortakePS4797


Weeklycontact:1-hourindividualsupervisionsessions.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:563hours

Assessmentpattern:


Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%,Re-assessmentmayincludecollectingfurtherdataModulecoordinator: DrRHSprengelmeyerModuleteachingstaff: various

PS4796JointProject(30cr)

SCOTCATCredits: 30 SCQFLevel10 Semester BothAcademicyear: 2018/9

Availabilityrestrictions:

AvailableonlytostudentsintheSecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme,whohavecompletedtheLetterofAgreement,downloadablefromhttps://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/coursecatalogue).Nostudentmaydomorethan60creditsinDissertationorProjectmodules.

Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.The aimof the project is to develop and foster the skills of experimental design, appropriate researchmanagement and analysis. The topic and area of research should be chosen in consultation with thesupervisors in order to determine that the student has access to sources as well as a clear plan ofpreparation.Pre-requisite(s): ThestudentrequiresaletterofagreementAnti-requisite(s) Cannottakemorethan30creditsinotherdissertation/projectmodulesLearningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:AsperLetterofAgreement.Scheduledlearning:0hours Guidedindependentstudy:0hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%AsusedbyStAndrews:AsperLetterofAgreement.

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PS4797JointProject(60cr)

SCOTCATCredits: 60 SCQFLevel10 Semester FullYearAcademicyear: 2018/9

Availabilityrestrictions:

AvailableonlytostudentsintheSecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme,whohavecompletedtheLetterofAgreement,downloadablefromhttps://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/coursecatalogue).Nostudentmaydomorethan60creditsinDissertationorProjectmodules.

Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.The aimof the project is to develop and foster the skills of experimental design, appropriate researchmanagement and analysis. The topic and area of research should be chosen in consultation with thesupervisors in order to determine that the student has access to sources as well as a clear plan ofpreparation.Pre-requisite(s): ThestudentrequiresaletterofagreementAnti-requisite(s) Cannottakeanyotherdissertation/projectmoduleLearningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:

Weeklycontact:AsperLetterofAgreement.Scheduledlearning:0hours Guidedindependentstudy:0hours

Assessmentpattern:

AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%AsusedbyStAndrews:AsperLetterofAgreement.

Re-assessmentpattern: AsperLetterofAgreement.


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