School of Psychology

Principles of Cognitive Science (G5118)

Principles of Cognitive Science

Module G5118

Module details for 2012 cohort.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

This module considers cognitive science as a discipline in its own right, with a distinctive approach to studying the mind. Students will be introduced to the range of techniques and tools that cognitive scientists use to study the mind. They will learn about the main theoretical models that cognitive scientists are currently using, and how those models can explain various aspects of cognition. The module covers both the achievements that cognitive scientists have made, and the challenges that lie ahead.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework50.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayT2 Week 8 70.00%
PresentationT2 Week 13 (10 minutes)30.00%
Unseen ExaminationEnd of Year Assessment50.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring TeachingSEMINAR2 hours111111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof Peter Cheng

Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/100650

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