Brain Imaging in Neuropsychology (P01640)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-BIHCN

This course is split into two sections. Brain Imaging in Neuropsychology A introduces the student to range of brain imaging techniques in addition to the fundamentals of clinical neurology. Brain Imaging in Neuropsychology B looks at the application of techniques to cognitive neuropsychology.

This course aims to introduce the student to a range of brain imaging techniques in addition to the fundamentals of clinical neurology and application to cognitive neuropsychology. Brain imaging techniques include a range of methods from functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography to evoked response potentials. The course provides extensive teaching on functional imaging from methods to clinical application, focusing on designing efficient experiments, data analysis, functional / effective connectivity and application to the understanding of language, memory and frontal lobe functions. The course will also focus on understanding the limitations of imaging methods such as fMRI in the study of neuropsychology. Teaching is provided by both members of the HCN team as well as invited eminent specialists within the field.

In addition to the above teaching this course will include learning through an interactive e-learning package on Brain Imaging. Students are expected to go through these e-learning tutorials throughout the course in their own time.

This course will run weeks 7-11 in semester one and weeks 7-11 in semester two.

Semester 1 Venue: Seminar Room 5, Chrystal MacMillan Building (28th October lecture will be held in the David Hume Tower Conference Room; 11th November lecture will be held in Seminar Room 4, Chrystal MacMillan Building; 21st November lecture will be held in room S37, 7 George Square; 5th November lecture will be held in room M2B Appleton Tower)

Semester 2 Venue: S37, 7 George Square

? Keywords : Brain Imaging, Neuropsychology

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : The course is open to MSc students within Psychology

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
04/11/2008	14:00	16:00	Conference Room, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of:
- a range of imaging methods including both functional and structural neuroimaging
- the application of such imaging methods to the investigation cognitive models (memory, executive functions, language)
- students will understand the uses and limitations of imaging methods in the study of neuropsychology