PSY1004 : Cognitive Psychology
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Franziska Hartung
- Owning School: Psychology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
• to develop an understanding of the relationships between mind, brain, and behaviour;
• to promote an understanding of the research and theory relevant to the study of cognitive functioning in selected areas of interest;
• to present evidence gained from approaches of Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Neuroscience;
• to understand and critically evaluate primary scientific research studies and use them as evidence in coursework and exams
The course is taught by structured learning activities to provide an account of research, models, and theories in areas of Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. These presentations are supplemented by essential private study.
Outline Of Syllabus
Historical background, the neural substrates of cognition (biological foundations), research methods, selected areas of interest: attention, perception, memory, emotion and language.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:30 | 16:30 | Present in-person learning and teaching activity. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Non-synchronous online learning activities |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 65:30 | 65:30 | Making of flashcards, glossaries, summary reports of topics: MCQs |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | Present in person learning and teaching activity |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The material implies a large amount of factual knowledge so that present in person teaching activities are used as the principle and most effective mode of imparting the core knowledge. This knowledge and understanding is assisted by detailed lecture handouts and slides.
Additional non-synchronous online interactive activities will enable the students to experience some of the research paradigms through online labs and to explore the core material through different learning materials (e.g. videos or further reading) and small group discussions in more depth. Students are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of the course material and to motivate them towards a more active type of learning at all times.
Private study is essential for in depth review of knowledge imparted through learning activities and in addition the students will be guided towards formative active learning activities (making flashcards and glossaries etc).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | Multiple choice questions (90), unseen PIP Inspera inviglated. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination will be used to assess knowledge, independent learning, and understanding of material relevant to the module, as well as the ability for critical thought.
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.
If the module is failed students will resit failed assessments in the same format during the August resit period.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PSY1004's Timetable