Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Explain the key cognitive processes involved in the acquisition, storage and processing of information
• Appraise how experimental psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience and cognitive science can contribute to theories and models of cognitive processes;
• Describe the key characteristics of sensory, short-term, working and long-term memory.
• Evaluate the principal cognitive accounts of perception, attention, memory, mental imagery, language, problem solving and decision making.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	20
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	4
Planned learning activities	26
Independent student activities	75
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	20%
University scheduled written examination	80%	120 minutes
Other	0%
Total	100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• This is a required module for progression in the subject for MH106 and MH209 Psychology students. All assessment components are compulsory.
• Penalties: One grade deducted per day from that awarded (for late coursework).

• Are Supplemental registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• PS150, PS151 (PS152, PS153 - For MH106 and MH209 students only).

• PS250, PS253, PS254 (PS256, PS257, PS258, PS259, PS260, PS261 - For MH106 and MH209 students only).

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