Psychological Sciences and Techniques

The main objective of a course in Cognitive Neuroscience is to provide students with an understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as multisensory perception, action, language, body representation and decision-making. The course aims to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, including neuroscience, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology and affective neuroscience to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the brain gives rise to complex cognitive and affective functions. At the end of the course, it is expected that the student will have achieved the following specific learning objectives (Dublin indicators): I) Knowledge and understanding: Students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and theories of cognitive neuroscience. They should be able to explain the neural mechanisms underlying basic cognitive processes such as multisensory perception, attention, body representation, language, and decision-making, and how these processes interact with each other. II) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Students should be able to apply their knowledge of cognitive neuroscience to analyze and interpret research findings in the field. They should be able to critically evaluate research studies and identify the strengths and limitations of different experimental techniques and paradigms. III) Communication skills: Students should be able to communicate their understanding of cognitive neuroscience in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing. They should be able to use clear and concise language to explain complex neuroscience concepts and findings to individuals with varying levels of knowledge and understanding. IV) Learning skills: Students should be able to work independently and demonstrate initiative in identifying and pursuing areas of interest in cognitive neuroscience. They should be able to use online resources, research databases, and scientific literature to expand their knowledge and understanding of the field.