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Cognitive Neuroscience II (2024/2025: Semester 1 – Fall)
Course aim
After completing this course students are able to:
exam1 : learning goals 1and 2
exam 2: learning goals 2 and 3
presentation: learning goals 4 and 5
essay: learning goals 5, 6, 7 and 8
- understand human perception in terms of the underlying neurobiology and neural processing
- describe how these processes contribute to mental functions.
- understand complex mental function in terms of the underlying neurobiology and neural processing.
- have a basic understanding of the neurophysiological basis of different techniques used in neurocognitive research
- read and summarize papers from high standard journals.
- provide a comprehensive review and summary of sub-topics in this research area.
- design, carry out, and report on a simple experiment in the realm of the above.
- use statistical methods to analyse experimental data and inform experimental design
exam1 : learning goals 1and 2
exam 2: learning goals 2 and 3
presentation: learning goals 4 and 5
essay: learning goals 5, 6, 7 and 8
Course content
Cognitive neuroscience is the study of the functional architecture of the brain. While cognitive science has traditionally restricted itself to describing human and animal behaviour at the functional level, neuroscience has focused on the understanding of biological processes and neuroanatomical substrates. As the brain is such a complex organ, cognitive neuroscience is inherently multi-disciplinary. Therefore the course works towards an integrated understanding of information theory, cognition, neurobiology and anatomy. Cognitive Neuroscience I (UCSCICOG11) has given an introductory overview of many of the topics in cognitive neuroscience, as well how to conduct cognitive neuroscience research. Here we examine the underlying neuroscience of two aspects of mental function more closely.
This course will provide an in-depth coverage of two main research areas in cognitive neuroscience: perception and higher cognition. In order to understand and interact with our environment, the brain needs to process large amounts of sensory information. This requirement underlies the organization of most of the cerebral cortex. Higher cognitive functions use sensory information to become aware of physical and social circumstances, to store and access information and to have thoughts and feelings. These functions underpin all aspects of human behaviour. In order to get insight in the neurobiological aspects of human behaviour we will focus on neurological patients, non-invasive brain imaging techniques and animals models where the underlying neurobiology is better understood than in humans.
Format
The course will be organized according to the two subject areas, Perception and Higher Cognition. Within these topics, lectures will provide an in-depth overview of the brain mechanisms involved. Giving an in-depth oral presentation of a specific topic will enable the students to carry out an elaborate literature search and convey this information to their peers. In addition, the students will be required to research, design, conduct, analyse and report on a simple experiment in one of these areas. Finally, understanding of the course material will be tested in midterm and final exams.
The course will be organized according to the two subject areas, Perception and Higher Cognition. Within these topics, lectures will provide an in-depth overview of the brain mechanisms involved. Giving an in-depth oral presentation of a specific topic will enable the students to carry out an elaborate literature search and convey this information to their peers. In addition, the students will be required to research, design, conduct, analyse and report on a simple experiment in one of these areas. Finally, understanding of the course material will be tested in midterm and final exams.
Instructional formats
UCU SCI 2 course
Examination
Experiment project
Required | Weight 25% | ECTS 1.88
Presentation
Required | Weight 15% | ECTS 1.13
*midterm FEEDBACK*
Not required
Exam 1
Required | Weight 30% | ECTS 2.25
Exam 2
Required | Weight 30% | ECTS 2.25
Entry requirements and preknowledge
Entry Requirements
The following course module must be completed:
Preknowledge
No data about preknowledge is available.
Languages
- English
Course Iterations
- 2025 - 2026 Semester 1 – Fall
- 2025 - 2026 Semester 2 – Spring
- 2024 - 2025 Semester 1 – Fall
- 2024 - 2025 Semester 2 – Spring
- 2023 - 2024 Semester 1 – Fall
- 2023 - 2024 Semester 2 – Spring
- 2022 - 2023 Semester 1 – Fall
- 2022 - 2023 Semester 2 – Spring
- 2021 - 2022 Semester 1 – Fall
- 2021 - 2022 Semester 2 – Spring
Related studies
Exams
There is no timetable available of the exams
Required Materials
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BOEKPurves et al / Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0878935734 R.B., 2008
Recommended Materials
No information available on the recommended literature
Coördinator
dr. S.M. Stuit PhD | S.M.Stuit@uu.nl |
Lecturers
dr. P.C. Klink | p.c.klink@uu.nl |
dr. M.J. Mulder | M.J.Mulder@uu.nl |
dr. S.M. Stuit PhD | S.M.Stuit@uu.nl |
dr. L. Witter | l.witter-2@umcutrecht.nl |
Enrolment
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