Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
PSY.402
Cognitive neuroscience I, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
PSY.402Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Basic studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jari HietanenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Psychology Studies 100 %
Content
The course will focus on the basics of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, especially on the information processing related to perception, attention, and memory. The course will deal with the most typical methods of investigation in these fields, the main neuroanatomical structures, and how the brain is involved in the processing of sensory information, motor control, and orienting of attention.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
General written exam. A book exam on electronic exam.
Exam
Online or distance self learning
01.08.2026 – 31.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Online or distance self learning
01.01.2027 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)