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How much does the human brain weigh?
How much does the human brain weigh?
How many neurons does the human brain contain?
How many neurons does the human brain contain?
How many other neurons is each neuron connected to?
How many other neurons is each neuron connected to?
Who is the module coordinator for PSY10060?
Who is the module coordinator for PSY10060?
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What is the weight of the human brain in pounds?
What is the weight of the human brain in pounds?
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What week is designated as Reading Week in the module schedule?
What week is designated as Reading Week in the module schedule?
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The core text for the module is ___.
The core text for the module is ___.
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Study Notes
PSY10060: BRAIN AND BEHAVIOUR
- Module coordinator: Dr. Sarah Cooney
- Module lecturer: Dr. Sarah Cooney
- Lectures are held on Mondays at 1pm in the Clinton Auditorium and Wednesdays at 1pm in the Theatre M (except for week 8, which is Reading Week).
- No lecture on Monday, 4th November.
- Lectures are 50 minutes long.
- The module is worth 5 credits.
- The module is assessed by two quizzes: the first is worth 30% of the module grade and covers content from the first four weeks and required reading. The second is worth 40% and covers content from weeks 6-11. Both quizzes are multiple choice and short answer.
- The module schedule includes topics such as the brain, nervous system, sensation & perception, movement & action, cognition, sleep, disorders of the brain and behaviour.
- Core text: Brain & Behaviour: A Cognitive Neuroscience approach by Eagleman, D., & Downar, J. (2018). Available at the campus bookshop.
- Core text: Brain Facts: freely available online and on Brightspace in PDF format.
- Additional resources are available on Brightspace such as course objectives, outline, reading lists, lecture slides and recordings, and assessment information.
- The human brain weighs approximately 1.5 kg.
- Humans contain approximately 86 billion neurons.
- Each neuron is connected to approximately 10,000 other neurons.
Key Figures
- Dr. Sarah Cooney: [email protected], Newman G214
- PollEV: https://www.pollev.com//sarahcooney746
- Brain Facts: https://www.brainfacts.org/the-brai n-facts-book
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Test your knowledge on the Brain and Behaviour module, covering key topics like the nervous system, cognition, sensation, perception, and brain disorders. This quiz is essential for understanding the principles and applications of cognitive neuroscience based on the core texts. Prepare to tackle multiple choice and short answer questions!
