ENG3111 - Sensory and cognitive neuroscience

Overview

This unit explores cutting-edge research in the area of brain function, specifically looking at the sensation and higher brain function in humans. You will learn about the way the brain functions normally to analyse sensory information and control behaviour, and how brain damage leads to clinical dysfunction of perception and … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit explores cutting-edge research in the area of brain function, specifically looking at the sensation and higher brain function in humans. You will learn about the way the brain functions normally to analyse sensory information and control behaviour, and how brain damage leads to clinical dysfunction of perception and higher cognitive function. You will also investigate current research ideas on normal function and dysfunction in this area, as well as new methodologies.

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Notes

Enrol in PHY3111

Teaching approach

Active learning

Research activities

Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 60

Final assessment: 40

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Biomedical engineering