PSYO 3137

Rsch Meth Cognitive Neurosci

Lec 01 and Lab 02 selected

An overview of neuroimaging and other techniques of cognitive neuroscience (including fMRI, ERP, and others) focusing on how they work, how they are applied, and their inherent limitations. Labs include experience collecting and analyzing ERP data, demonstrations of fMRI scanning, and analysis of fMRI data.

Sections

Lecture
Lab

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Aaron Newman. Fall 2026 is taught by Veinot J., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

5%EEG techniques assessmentDuring final EEG data collection session
5%fNIRS techniques assessmentDuring final fNIRS data collection session
15%ERP lab report
15%fNIRS lab report
15%Exam 1Chapters 1–5
15%Exam 2Chapters 6–9
30%Cumulative final examAll textbook chapters and labs; take-home
3%Bonus points1% self-improvement class; up to 2% research participation

Textbooks

  • Research Methods for Cognitive Neuroscience, Aaron J. Newman
  • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition, American Psychological Association (optional)
  • How to Write a Lot, Paul J. Silvia (optional)

Course rules

Attendance
Regular attendance and active participation are expected; missing three or more classes should be discussed with the instructor.
Absences
Students may submit up to two Student Declaration of Absence forms per course during the term.
Late work
Late assignments lose 10% of the maximum mark per day, with a five-minute submission margin.
Extensions
Late work may be accepted by prior arrangement or in exceptional documented circumstances.
Group work
Students are expected to attend all team meetings for the ERP experiment and other group work.
Generative AI
Generative AI writing is not permitted for lab reports or exams, but AI coding assistants may help with analysis code.
APA style
The ERP lab report must follow APA 7 style, and adherence is graded strictly.

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