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Course unit, curriculum year 2022–2023
PSY.402

Cognitive neuroscience I, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2023–31.7.2023)
Course code
PSY.402
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jari Hietanen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Psychology Studies 100 %

The course will focus on the basics of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, especially on the information processing related to perception, attention, and memory. The course will deal with the most typical methods of investigation in these fields, the main neuroanatomical structures, and how the brain is involved in the processing of sensory information, motor control, and orienting of attention.

Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
General written exam and three written essays. A book exam on electronic exam. For the topics of the essays, please, contact the person in charge of the course. Returning of the essays will be agreed upon with the person in charge of the course.

Exam

01.08.2022 31.12.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2022–31.12.2022)
01.01.2023 31.07.2023
Active in period 3 (1.1.2023–5.3.2023)
Active in period 4 (6.3.2023–31.5.2023)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2023–31.7.2023)