BEHV 7013 Cognitive Science: Research and Application
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 800173
Coordinator Jennifer Macritchie Opens in new window
Description Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary scientific investigation of the mind. Contemporary research in cognitive science conducted by members of the MARCS Institute forms the core of the unit. Research areas to be addressed: plasticity and learning; action and coordination; nonverbal communication; and ageing and cognition. Examples of research questions: Can learning be unconscious? What mechanisms enable interpersonal coordination as seen in music and dance ensembles? Why is it that music elicits strong emotions? How does attention influence perception? How does conditioning explain human preferences? Does social facilitation apply to humans interacting with robots? In what way does ageing impact upon decision making? Applications to the arts, education, health, aging, design, human-machine interaction and artificial intelligence will be discussed.
School Graduate Research School
Discipline Psychology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Assumed Knowledge
Master of Research core subjects: Research Design 1, Research Literacies or equivalent.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 10 questions x 10 weeks | 40 | N | Individual |
| Experiment creation and reporting | Experiment and 10 minute presentation | 40 | N | Individual |
| WIKI page | 1000 words | 20 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods