| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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| Code | Title |
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| PSY1004 | Cognitive Psychology |
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To introduce the principles underlying our ability to sense and perceive light, sound, touch, taste and smell.
Original Summary:
The module introduces the sensory and perceptual processes for our primary senses. It will cover: (i) how different sensory organs function and the basic processes of sensory transduction and (ii) how those sensory inputs lead to perception – the internal representation of our environment.
Principles of sensory processing
Eye and vision
Perception of colours
Perception of depth
Perception of motion
Sounds and Hearing
Taste and Smell
The body senses
Brain structures involved in perception
At the end of this module the student will be able to:
Describe and discuss the sensory and perceptual processes for our primary senses
Explain how sensation and perception can be studied.
At the end of this module the student will be able to:
Acquire, organise and retrieve information effectively
Make critical judgements and evaluations
Reason scientifically
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 72 | 1:00 | 72:00 | Producing revision notes and topics summaries, practice questions. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Non-synchronous online lecture |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Present in person |
| Total | 100:00 |
The module follows a ‘flipped’ classroom’ rationale: The lecture materials set the parameters of the course. Their purpose is to introduce the following main topics and principles:
• the different senses that feed our perception
• the basic principles common to the processing sensory information
• the integration of the sensory information components into percepts
• the brain structures that mediate perceptual integration.
The workshops will provide a forum to:
• Introduce and explore some of the topics at greater depth and breadth.
• Introduce further examples and clarifications for the more challenging topics introduced in the
main lectures.
• Introduce and guide the students on the effective use of further Internet or online resources for the course.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | Multiple choice questions (90), unseen, PIP Inspera invigilated. |
The examination will be used to assess knowledge, independent learning, and understanding of material contained in the module.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Christmas vacation. Coursework with submissions dates after the Christmas vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely.
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