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    About this paper

    Paper title Special Topic:
    Subject Psychology
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Not offered in 2024 (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $723.96
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Contact

    To be confirmed when paper next offered.

    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed when paper next offered.

    Textbooks

    To be confirmed when paper next offered.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Research.
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    Learning Outcomes

    To be confirmed when paper next offered.

    Timetable

    Not offered in 2024

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Overview

    Application of functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis techniques to the study of psychology

    About this paper

    Paper title Special Topic: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Psychology
    Subject Psychology
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 10 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    NEUR 456
    Notes
    Admission requires an average grade of at least B in 300-level PSYC papers and satisfactory performance in PSYC 311.
    Eligibility

    Students cannot take PSYC440 and NEUR456.

    Contact

    Course co-ordinator: Dr Olivia Harrison

    Teaching staff

    Dr Olivia Harrison and Professor Bruce Russell

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper. Readings will be supplied.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Scholarship, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    • Acquire a basic understanding of how mathematical models in neuroimaging are derived and applied, and what can and cannot be inferred about the underlying pathways when using these modelling techniques.
    • Critically evaluate functional MRI research relevant to Psychology, engaging in collaborative discussions with peers.
    • Give effective scientific oral presentations that are well-organised, clear and concise.
    • Engage with functional MRI research presented by peers, such that students can ask considered and well-reasoned questions of following scientific presentations.
    • Design and test a simple functional MRI experiment to answer a relevant psychological research question. It is highly encouraged for students to be creative and consider research questions that cover diverse areas of psychology or wider related fields, including disciplines beyond traditional western science (e.g., Te Ao Māori, or other world views).
    • Produce a clear and well-reasoned written report for a proposed functional MRI experiment. Students must utilise library resources to produce a rationale for their study, as well as utilising best practise analysis techniques. Justification must be provided for the procedural and statistical decisions made.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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