Cognitive Neuroscience and Abnormal Psychology

Humanities, Social Sciences & Psychology Program
Cape Town, South Africa

Dates: 7/8/22 - 11/16/22

Humanities, Social Sciences & Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience and Abnormal Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience and Abnormal Psychology Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Cape Town
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Primary Subject Area: Neuroscience
Other Subject Area: Psychology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: PSY2014S
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 5
Prerequisites: PSY1004F and PSY1005S

DESCRIPTION

This course aims to introduce students to a variety of topics relevant to normal cognitive functioning as well as psychopathology. While one half of the course takes a neuroscientific approach, the other half of the course draws on psychological, sociocultural, cognitive and biological perspectives.

DP requirements: Completion of all coursework, attendance at all tutorials, and obtaining 3 points through the Student Research Participation Programme (SRPP).

Assessment: Coursework will be weighted at 50%, and will include completion of weekly class quizzes, tutorial

The University of Cape Town awards credits based on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to determine course and contact hour recommendations per course. 1 NQF credit represents roughly 10 notional hours of work which includes study time, assignments and examinations. Notional hours may very per courses depending on the course level and modality therefore, CEA recommends using NQF credits as a basis to determine U.S. equivalencies (1 NQF=.222 semester credits)


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