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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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:29hoursoflecturesortutorialsintotal,3x3-hourpracticalsand4hoursoflabsduringthesemester.Scheduledlearning:42hours Guidedindependentstudy:158hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:3-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:Seminars:upto2hoursperweek(toatotalof18hours)and2x3-hourpracticalsduringthesemester.Scheduledlearning:24hours Guidedindependentstudy:126hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=66%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=34%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=66%,Coursework=34%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Moduleteachingstaff: ProfFGunn-Moore,DrGDoherty,DrMAndrews
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PN4231Neuromodulation
SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: BScHonsNeurosciencestudentshavepriorityonthismodule
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
SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: BScHonsNeurosciencestudentshavepriorityonthismodule
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:Atotalof6x1.5hourseminars,7x1hourlecturesand2x3hourpracticalsover10weeksScheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=20%,Coursework=20%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrWLiModuleteachingstaff: DrWLi,DrSPulver,DrGMiles
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PN4235Motoneurons:FromPhysiologytoPathology
SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: BScHonsNeurosciencestudentshavepriorityonthismodule
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:10hoursofseminars,6hoursoflecturesand6hoursofpracticaloverthesemester.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=60%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=40%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework=40%
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratory/tutorialclassorseminar.Scheduledlearning:30hours Guidedindependentstudy:120hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=25%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=75%AsusedbyStAndrews:1-hourWrittenExamination=25%,Coursework=75%
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1X2-hourlecture(weeks1-11)and2X1hourlaboratory/tutorial(weeks1-10)Scheduledlearning:42hours Guidedindependentstudy:108hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=40%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=60%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=40%,Coursework=60%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=40%,Coursework=60%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5).Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: MrPLGardner
PS3032AssessmentinClinicalPsychology
SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks6-10).Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours
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
SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1.5-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5).Scheduledlearning:18hours Guidedindependentstudy:82hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Moduleteachingstaff: DrERobbins
PS3034SocialPsychology
SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5)Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrNTausch
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PS3035CognitiveandBehaviouralNeuroscience
SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks1-5)Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=100%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%AsusedbyStAndrews:1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%
Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: DrIJentzsch
PS3036EvolutionaryandComparativePsychology
SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
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
SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand(weeks7-11)and4x1.5-hourlaboratoryclassorseminarspreadoverWeeks7-11.Scheduledlearning:16hours Guidedindependentstudy:84hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=100%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%AsusedbyStAndrews:1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%
Re-assessmentpattern: 1.5-hourWrittenExamination=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfJHarris
PS3038Cognition
SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions: AvailabletoGeneralDegreestudentswithpermissionofthePsychologyHonoursAdviser
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1x2-hourlectureand1x1-hourlaboratoryclassorseminar(Weeks7-11).Scheduledlearning:15hours Guidedindependentstudy:85hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
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:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
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:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=75%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=75%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=75%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
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:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=75%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: DrDVishwanath
PS4085EvolutionandDevelopmentofSocialandTechnicalIntelligence
SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours
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)
SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 2Academicyear: 2018/9
Availabilityrestrictions:AvailableonlytoundergraduatestudentsinthesecondyearoftheHonoursProgramme.AlsoavailabletopostgraduatestudentsonMScinEvolutionaryandComparativePyschology:theOriginsofMind
Plannedtimetable: 9.00am-11.00amFriThemodulewillofferacomparativeapproachtotheemergenceoftheabilitytounderstandmentalstatesinchildrenandnon-humanprimates,anditsalterationinautism.Thisability(alsoknownasTheoryofMind)isattheheartofmanyofhumansuniquecognitiveachievements,buttheiroriginscanbetracedbackinevolutionanddevelopment.Thecoursewilldiscussthecurrentstateofresearchinthisarea,emphasisingbothempiricalandconceptualaspectsposedbythecombinationoftheevolutionaryanddevelopmentalapproaches.Pre-requisite(s): BeforetakingthismoduleyoumustpassPS2002Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=75%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=25%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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:
Weeklycontact:2-hourseminarsplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:0.5-hourlectures,1.5-hourseminarsand1-hourofficehourthroughoutthesemester.Scheduledlearning:22hours Guidedindependentstudy:128hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
Re-assessmentpattern: Coursework=100%Modulecoordinator: ProfDIPerrettModuleteachingstaff: ProfDPerrett
PS4091Computer-aidedResearch
SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester 1Academicyear: 2018/9
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1lectureand1seminarplusofficehour.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:130hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
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:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
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
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=50%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=50%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=50%,Coursework=50%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework=25%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
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
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
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
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=50%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=50%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=50%,Coursework=50%
Re-assessmentpattern: 2-hourWrittenExamination=50%,Coursework=50%,Re-assessmentappliestofailedcomponentsonly
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
Learningandteachingmethodsofdelivery:
Weeklycontact:1-hourindividualsupervisionsessions.Scheduledlearning:20hours Guidedindependentstudy:563hours
Assessmentpattern:
AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=100%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%
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.
Re-assessmentpattern: 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.
Psychology&Neuroscience-HonoursLevel-2018/9-August-2018
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