Neurocognitivistics WB-BI-NKG

Recent developments of non-invasive methods of imaging the structure and function of the brain, as well as methods of influencing functions of its various systems resulted in new possibilities of investigation and influencing behavior of animals and humans. During lectures the new methods will be described and results achieved with the methods that shed light on the cognitive and decision making processes of the brain explained.

Results of recent interdisciplinary investigations at the border of neurobiology, psychology and ethology that brought many important results and broadened our knowledge on the mechanisms and limits of our perception, creation of concepts and imaginations, memory, emotions and its relations with cognitive processes. Knowledge of the new methods and their applications should allow students future collaboration with the teams using fMRI.

(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się

biological sciences

(in Polish) E-Learning

(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych

(in Polish) PO/S2 - obszar nauk społecznych - II stopień

(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS

1 ECTS = approx. 30 h 30 h – participation in classes 30 h – self-preparation for classes 30 h – preparation for the exam 90/30=3 ECTS

Subject level

elementary

Learning outcome code/codes

Learning outcome code/codes B12_W01 Understands complex phenomena and biological processes B12_W02 Consequently uses empirical facts for interpretation of biological processes and phenomena, fully understands the importance of mathematical and statistical methods. B12_W03 Shows broad knowledge of sciences related to biology, in particular biochemistry. B12_W04 Shows knowledge of important scientific problems of various branches of biology and knows their relations with other branches of biological disciplines. B12_W05 Shows knowledge of contemporary scientific problems of biology B12_U04 Is able to critically analyze and select information, in particular from the electronic sources. B12_U07 Is able to formulate opinions based on data collected from diverse sources. B12_K01 Understands the necessity of constant learning, is able to inspire and organize the process of learning of other persons. B12_K06 Shows responsibility for evaluation of dangers resulting from application of scientific techniques and for assuring safe laboratory environment. B12_K07 Systematically actualizes his own knowledge and understanding of nature and knows its practical applications.

Type of subject

optional with unlimited choices

Preliminary Requirements

None

Course coordinators

Krzysztof Turlejski

Learning outcomes

Effects of education:
a) Concerning knowledge: Student will gain knowledge of contemporary methods of neuroimaging and functions of brain structures. Will learn results of new research on the borders of neurobiology and psychology that in the last 15 years brought many important insights into the ways of information processing in the nervous system. Many of these results are not yet fully integrated into the canon of psychological knowledge. Students will get information about new developments in Artificial Inteligence (AI).
b) Concernig abilities: Student will gain knowledge enabling her/him understending the important research in the areas of cognitive psychology and neurobiology. Student will be able to connect new information with the classical psychological paradigm.
c) Concernig social competences: Student is going to broaden her/his knowledge of the biological nmechanisms and limiteations of human perception, memory, and rational thinking and behavior. Knowledge concernig new methods of neuroimaging and research on humans is going to allow her/him joining a scientific team conducting research using EEG, PET or fMRI methods.

Assessment criteria

Exam will be held in writing. Three questions concerning problems discussed in the lectures will be asked. The examined person should present her/his knowledge and opinions on the problems, including implications of new scientific developments in science. Scoring - 0-10 points for each answer, maximum possible sum - 30 points. Grades (on a scale from 2 to 5) will be awarded based on the total of points obtained. The minimum for grade "3" is 15 points, and for grade "5" - 27 points. Intermediate grades will be awarded in proportion to the number of points scored. Exams in all terms will be held according to the same rules.

Practical placement

None

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Additional information

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