Neural Bases Of Consciousness
UndergraduateLTU-PSY3NBC2023
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Neural Bases Of Consciousness
About this subject
1. Evaluate ethical principles and philosophical theories on the neuroscientific investigation of consciousness.
2. Identify and describe the most appropriate technique for the measurement of different neurological aspects of consciousness.
3. Identify and describe neural networks and areas of the brain and their role in conscious and unconscious behaviour.
4. Synthesise research findings and communicate neurological aspects of consciousness and how they influence behaviour.
- • Philosophy of consciousness.
- • Neuroscientific methods.
- • Visual and bodily consciousness.
- • Arousal systems.
- • Disorders of consciousness.
- • Alterations of consciousness.
This subject focuses on the emerging and burgeoning scientific study of consciousness. This introduction will cover ways in which subjective experiences and phenomenology are now being examined empirically across many disciplines, including neurobiology, medicine, cognitive psychology, and functional neuroimaging. The recent boom in research in this field has not only led to better understanding of consciousness and the human mind but has also sparked considerable philosophical and ethical debate, which will be covered in some detail in this subject.
- Five Online Quizzes (equivalent to 800 words in total), occurring across the semester, including in the first four weeks. (20%)
- 2 Hour Multiple Choice Question Exam (equivalent to 2000 words; complex questions) (50%)
- Individual Critical Essay (1500 words) (30%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- LAT-BUS-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Business
- LAT-TEC-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Information Technology
- LAT-ART-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Arts
- LAT-PYS-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Psychological Science
- LAT-CYS-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- LTU-PSY1BNA-Introduction To Behavioural Neuroscience 1A
- LTU-PSY1BNB-Introduction To Behavioural Neuroscience 1B
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateLAT-BUS-DEG
Bachelor of Information Technology
UndergraduateLAT-TEC-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-ART-DEG
Bachelor of Psychological Science
UndergraduateLAT-PYS-DEG
UndergraduateLAT-CYS-DEG