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 ( NZD ) | $767.36 |
| 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.