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Introduction to the Brain and Imaging the Brain (PALS0001)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Students who are not following the MSc Language Sciences programme who wish to select this module should be aware that places are limited and must contact pals.langsci@ucl.ac.uk before selecting the module.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module will introduce students to the central nervous system with particular emphasis being placed on brain structures known to be involved in language processing. Following that, focus will be given to the different imaging technologies currently in use (e.g. MRI, fMRI, EEG, MEG, fNIRS and TMS). Discussion of each method will include their strengths and weaknesses; underlying principles; and any constraints on data interpretation.

There are 10 weekly ~2hr in-person sessions. At least 9 of these are interactive lectures, with some of the lectures being delivered by invited experts from around 麻豆传媒视频网站. One of the in-person sessions may be allocated to preparation/delivery of an assessment.

Indicative Topics

Based on module content in 2023/24, subject to possible changes:
鈥⑻� 听Neuron Anatomy and Physiology
鈥⑻� 听Brain Anatomy
鈥⑻� 听Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
鈥⑻� 听functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
鈥⑻� 听Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience
鈥⑻� 听Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMS)
鈥⑻� 听Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
鈥⑻� 听Electroencephalography (EEG) and Event-Related Potentials (ERP)
鈥⑻� 听functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)

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Module Aims

鈥⑻� 听Understand the fundamental cellular activity underlying brain function
鈥⑻� 听Identify anatomical regions of the brain (with a focus on sensory-motor and language processing regions)
鈥⑻� 听Understand the principles underlying each discussed technique鈥檚 measurement or manipulation of brain activity
鈥⑻� 听Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each technique

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
75% Coursework
25% In-class activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
44
Module leader
Dr Andrea Santi
Who to contact for more information
pals.modules@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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