Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Brain Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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While this module does not have formal prerequisites, most of the students taking it will have had an introduction to neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuroimaging. It is advisable to consult with the module lead to ensure you are able to optimally take part in the module and pass the assessment.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The module aims to provide stunets with an overview of The module provides students with an overview of brain stimulation methods used currently in cognitive psychology and in clinical applications. Students will have the opportunity to design their own brain stimulation experiment, and will receive training in critical evaluation of existing studies.
The module is taught via In person, 2-hour weekkly lectures, with seminars in the second hour for the majority of sessions. The module will also feature demonstrations and quizzes.
Indicative Topics
Introduction to various techniques of brain stimulation, e.g., transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Signal Processing, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), electrocorticography (eCoG) and Transcanial Ultrasound Stimulation; Study design using these techniques; Application of these techniques in clinical studies (e.g., aphasia, depression); How use of these techniques can inform current neuroscience models of action processing.
Module Aims
- To inform about brain stimulation methods and their use in theory development in cognitive neuroscience
- To give an appreciation of the effectiveness of current brain stimulation methods in clinical applications
- To provide training in critical evaluation of brain stimulation research and stimulate creativity in designing brain stimulation experiments
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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39
- Module leader
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Professor Patti Adank
- Who to contact for more information
- pals.modules@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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2
- Module leader
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Professor Patti Adank
- Who to contact for more information
- pals.modules@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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9
- Module leader
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Professor Patti Adank
- Who to contact for more information
- pals.modules@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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