PSY4310 – Research methods in cognitive neuroscience Part I

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

This course is the first of two courses in methods in cognitive neuroscience.

The course provides training in programming, laboratory tools, experimental methods and statistics.

Learning outcome

Students will learn many of the practical skills necessary to become independent researchers within the area of cognitive neuroscience. This will include basic lab experience, programming skills, and applied data analysis. Up-to-date knowledge of imaging techniques used for the study of human cognition will be acquired throughout the course.

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

The course is not available for singe course or exchange students.

Bachelor in psychology with focus on cognitive neuroscience

Teaching

20 seminars of 4 hours each.

Examination

3 hours written examination.

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

If you are sick or have another valid reason for not attending the regular exam, we offer a postponed exam later in the same semester.

See also our information about resitting an exam.

More about examinations at UiO

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Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 6:11:13 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn

The course is last held autumn 2025

Examination
Autumn .

Examination is last held autumn 2026

Teaching language
English

Contact

Department of Psychology