Systemisk och kognitiv neurovetenskap

Successful studying of the course requires good basic knowledge in at least one of the following fields: neurobiology/neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience related biomedical engineering.

The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the interdisciplinary field of systems and cognitive neuroscience and a good basis for further studies in the field. Students learn the rationale of research as well as experimental methods and approaches, concepts and theoretical frameworks that are common in the field. After successful completion of the course, students have gained knowledge and understanding in what follows:

• conceptual and theoretical frameworks of cognitive neuroscience
  
• cellular functions and neuroanatomy (basics needed to study the course)
  
• brain imaging and behavioral methods used for studying cognitive functions
  
• sensory systems processing of sensory information
  
• how emotions are enabled by the brain and imaged in cognitive research
  
• executive actions and control of behavior, and the underlying brain mechanisms
  
• basics of the neurophysiology of sleep
  
• processing of social information and neural systems involved in social interaction
  
• neural basis of language functions
  
• storing and processing information in memory
  

All materials are in Moodle, and consist of various forms of self-study-materials, including text, illustrations, videos, rehearsals, quizzes, etc.

Target groups

Students of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience, as well as MSc and doctoral students and exchange students who meet the prior knowledge requirements.

Completion methods

After enrolling to this self-study e-course, students gain access to the “Systems and cognitive neuroscience” Moodle site that is divided into modules. You will study materials of each module following the instructions given, and monitor your own learning using quizzes and module-specific tests. Each module forms a unit that is completed before you can continue to the next module. Completion of the whole course is based on the module-specific tests and a final exam.

Assessment practices and criteria

Passing the course and assessment are based on exams incorporated in the Moodle platform of the course and a separate final exam. 

Activities and methods in support of learning

The available web-material consists of self-study-materials, including text, illustrations, videos, rehearsals, quizzes, etc.

Teaching period when the course will be offered

This is a self-study e-course, available throughout the year.

Recommended time or stage of studies for completion

Any time after completing the majority of compulsory courses in the Master's Programme in Neuroscience.

Language of instruction

English

EQF level: 

7