James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

PY3109 - Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
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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

Prerequisites:A minimum of 12 credit points of level 2 psychology subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PY3054

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 24 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); other exams (30%); presentations (10%); essays (25%).

    Cairns, , Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 24 hours
      Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); other exams (30%); presentations (10%); essays (25%).

      JCU Singapore, , Study Period 51
      Census Date 11-Apr-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours
      • 24 hours
        Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); other exams (30%); presentations (10%); essays (25%).

        JCU Singapore, , Study Period 53
        Census Date 05-Dec-2019
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours
        • 24 hours
          Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); other exams (30%); presentations (10%); essays (25%).

          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.