PY2CN1-Cognition 1

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Summer term module
Pre-requisites: PY1CG Cognition and Learning or PY1IP3 Introduction to Psychology for Consumer Behaviour and Marketing students
Non-modular pre-requisites: For non-Psychology students only
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PY2CN Cognition or PY2RM Research Methods and Data Analysis
Current from: 2019/0

Module Convenor: Prof Philip Beaman

Email: c.p.beaman@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
PY2CN1 Cognition 1

Aims:

The student will gain an understanding of theory and research into human cognition including the different forms of memory (e.g., working memory, long-term memory, episodic, semantic, procedural and prospective memory),and topics such as cognitive control and executive function, visual cognition (e.g., shape and word recognition and reading), and disorders of cognition.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will be able to: Show knowledge of the information-processing approach to understanding human cognition, conducted by means of experimental studies and behavioural data. Appreciate the range of different cognitive phenomena, including the proposed subdivision of human memory into different memory sub-systems. Understand the nature and consequences of impaired cognition (e.g., because of a closed-head injury).

Additional outcomes:

Students will be able to apply general knowledge of research methods to the topics covered within this module in order to critically evaluate the results of scientific studies. Students will be able to apply knowledge about human memory and cognition obtained during this module to practical real-world problems.

Outline content:

(a) The information-processing approach to understanding human cognition and memory, conducted by means of experimental studies and behavioural data. (b) The results of such research, including the proposed subdivision of human memory into different memory sub-systems and the different routes by which reading is achieved. (c) The nature and consequences of impaired cognition (e.g., because of a closed-head injury).

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Brief description of teaching and learning methods: (a) Lectures on topics to do with human memory and cognition, supported by Blackboard VLE and recommended reading, learning assessed throughout the term. (b) Continuous assessment exercises tied to course content. (c) Revision sessions preparatory to end-of-term multiple choice tests.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	16		2
Guided independent study:	82
Total hours by term	98		2
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	70
Set exercise	30

Summative assessment- Examinations:

The summer exam is 1 hour, multiple choice

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework involves continuous online assessment of students' understanding of the material covered in lectures (30%).

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment of this module is by examination in August/September.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 8 April 2019