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Cognitive Neuroscience 1

The course deals with central concepts, theories and methods in cognitive neuroscience, cognition, emotion and learning psychology, as well as sleep research.

The course also covers basic descriptive statistics. The knowledge content of the course builds on the content of the introductory course in these scientific areas. An introduction is also given to scientific writing.

The course also includes carrying out and reporting a small laboratory assignment in groups.

This is the second course within the Psychology I - Course Package (PS11KP).

  • Course structure

    As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Athena. Login with your university account.

    This course will be given in the second quarter of the semester, full-time studies.

    Course syllabus
    Cognitive Neuroscience 1, 7,5 credits, spring 2024 (in Swedish) (157 Kb)

    Teaching format

    Please refer to the Swedish version of this page.

    Assessment

    Please refer to the Swedish version of this page.

    Examiner

    Course leader: Håkan Fischer, hakan.fischer@psychology.su.se

    Course leader for Psychology I – Course package
    Laura Ferrer-Wreder, Head of studies

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

    A complete list of course readings is found in the course instructions.

    The list is subject to change until two months prior to the start of the course. In case the new course instructions is missing by then, please check with the course leader before you buy any expensive books etc.

  • Contact

    Registered students should primarily use Athena for teacher communication.

    To contact the Student office or a Student Councellor, see below.

    More contacts in Education

    Student office - Bachelor's level
    Anastasia Ovsiannikova

    Student Administrator

    studyadmin@psychology.su.se
    08-16 33 26
    Study councellor - Bachelor's level
    Jenny Ehn

    Study Councellor

    stvl-grund@psychology.su.se
    08-16 39 02

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