James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

PY3109 - Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts and Social Sciences (pre 2015)

Detailed coverage of the structure and functioning of the nervous system will be presented. In addition to topics such as the constraints which biological properties have on sensation, perception and learning and the ways in which environmental factors may influence the development and functioning of the central nervous system, special consideration will be given to the functioning of the central nervous system in relation to cognition. Material will be drawn from the fields of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and cognitive neuropsychology and psychophysiology.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Prerequisites:PY1101 OR PY1102
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PY3054

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2014
Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
Lecturers: Mr Zane Quinn, Dr David Mitchell.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); class seminar (40%).

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
    Census Date 17-Jul-2014
    Coordinator: Dr David Mitchell
    Lecturer: Dr Koong Foo.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 24 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); class seminar (40%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.