Teacher
Konstantinos Priftis
Department of General Psychology, University of Padova
konstantinos.priftis[at]unipd.it
PSIC-01/B

Aim
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the topic of cognitive neurosciences. An initial definition of the field will be followed by a short journey in the domain of Neuropsychology, defined as the study of the effects of brain lesions on human mental processes and behavior.

Syllabus
- Introduction to the branches of Cognitive neurosciences
- Neuroanatomy
-Neuroimaging and neurostimulation techniques
- Introduction to neuropsychology

Course requirements
None

Examination
Modality - Within a week from the end of the course, the PhD students will be asked to upload, on Moodle, a brief research project proposal combining theories and techniques of Cognitive neurosciences. The project should be based on the application of Cognitive neurosciences on both Curricula (i.e., Neuroscience, Technology and Society, Computer Science for Societal Challenges and Innovation).
Goal - To concretely apply the theoretical concepts presented during the course. To stimulate integration of notions and approaches from all the scientific fields involved in Cognitive neurosciences. To prepare students to concisely and coherently draft and write a research project proposal in the field of Cognitive neurosciences.
Skills acquired with the exam -  Planning a study in the field of Cognitive neurosciences by combining concepts and notions of Neuroanatomy, Neuroimaging, Brain stimulation, and Neuropsychology.
Feedback - Feedback will be provided on Moodle. Although the feedback will be provided by the lecturer (individual and personalized), all PhD students will be prompted to comment on the presented projects (peer review).

Course material, enrollment and last-minute notifications
Made available by the teacher at this Moodle address

Schedule
13 January 2025, 14:30-17:30
14 January 2025, 14:30-16:30
15 January 2025, 12:30-14:30
16 January 2025, 14:30-16:30

Location
Room 2AB40, Dept. of Mathematics, Via Trieste, 63 Padova

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