Applications in Cognitive Neuroscience

Undergraduate | 2027

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PSYC 3044
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Course ID
209535
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Magill
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Psychology
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Course level
3
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No
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Course overview

This course examines how cognitive neuroscience can be applied to understand individual cognitive functioning through neuropsychological approaches, evaluate applications of neurotechnology, and analyse ethical and social issues associated with cognitive neuroscience. Students will interpret and apply cognitive neuroscience evidence and communicate its implications for individuals, researchers and society.

  • Neuropsychological applications
  • Neurotechnological applications
  • Neuroethical applications

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply cognitive neuroscience knowledge to interpret neuropsychological findings and characterise individual cognitive functioning.
  • Evaluate applications of neurotechnology drawing on cognitive neuroscience knowledge.
  • Analyse ethical and social issues associated with cognitive neuroscience approaches, applications and technologies.
  • Communicate the outcomes and implications of cognitive neuroscience research.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed 1 of PSYC2003 Insights into Health and Developmental Psychology/PSYC3045 Measuring Brain Function and Structure

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BEHL3025 Neuroscience Across the Lifespan at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BIOL3024 Neuroscience Across the Lifespan

Assumed knowledge

Foundational knowledge of the brain and behaviour, including the biological basis of cognition and behaviour, major brain structures and functions, and basic brain-behaviour research methods. Introductory knowledge of psychological research methods and statistics, including descriptive statistics and interpretation of graphs. No prior knowledge of neuropsychological assessment, neurotechnology development, or neuroethics is assumed.

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Case Study – 30%
  • Proposal – 30%
  • Critical Analysis – 40%

Availability

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Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
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Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 67008
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Oct - 1 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Building B, B2-52B
2 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Building B, B2-52B
Notes:
Please note, this course is restricted Undergraduate Psychology students only. (Cognitive Neuroscience stream)
Class number
Class number 67009
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
12 Oct - 2 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
Notes:
Please note, this course is restricted Undergraduate Psychology students only. (Cognitive Neuroscience stream)
Class number
Class number 67007
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Oct - 3 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Building B, B2-52A/B
4 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Building B, B2-52A/B
Notes:
Please note, this course is restricted Undergraduate Psychology students only. (Cognitive Neuroscience stream)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)