Measuring Brain Function and Structure

Undergraduate | 2027

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PSYC 3045
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Course ID
209533
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Magill
Level of study
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
2
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No
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Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop students’ understanding of methods used to measure and investigate neural function and structure, and how these methods contribute to understanding cognition and behaviour. Students will develop practical laboratory, research, data interpretation and scientific reporting skills relevant to cognitive neuroscience.

  • EEG
  • MRI
  • Non-Invasive brain stimulation
  • Behaviour and modelling

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and explain methods used to measure and investigate neural function and structure.
  • Analyse outputs from cognitive neuroscience methods and evaluate how these methods contribute to understanding cognition and behaviour.
  • Apply practical laboratory and scientific reporting skills relevant to cognitive neuroscience.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed 1 of PSYC1000 Introductory Psychology Research Methods/PSYC2012 Introductory Research Methods/PSYC2021 UO Introductory Research Methods AND must have completed PSYC1004 Foundations in Cognitive Neuroscience

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BEHL3021 Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed PSYC3018 Cognitive Neuroscience

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Skills Demonstration – 40%
  • Report – 40%
  • Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions – 20%

Availability

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Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
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Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 32172
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
6 May - 27 May Thursday 4:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
Notes:
Please note, this course is restricted Undergraduate Psychology students only. (Cognitive Neuroscience stream)
Class number
Class number 32173
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
Notes:
Please note, this course is restricted Undergraduate Psychology students only. (Cognitive Neuroscience stream)
Class number
Class number 32175
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
Notes:
Please note, this course is restricted Undergraduate Psychology students only. (Cognitive Neuroscience stream)
Class number
Class number 32174
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-44
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-44
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)