Brain Imaging in Neuropsychology (P01640)

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

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.

Extra tutorials held on Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October between 2pm and 4pm.

Venue: G14 Adam Ferguson Building
3rd & 10th Tutorial Venue: G8, 1 George Square (Neuro)
4th & 11th Tutorial Venue: Sydney Smith Room, Teviot Medical School

? 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 : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	14:00	16:00	Room G14, Adam Ferguson Building	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