19-20 PS4208: Applied Neuroscience

Applied Neuroscience

This course will introduce students to the latest research concerning the possible real-world applications of neuroscience research and techniques, train students to interpret and evaluate both the research in this area and some broader claims relating to applied neuroscience, and  train students to apply this knowledge to the analysis of real-world examples 

Lectures topics could include, for example: neuroethics; neurolaw; artificial intelligence and robotics; clinical applications of neuroscience techniques; neurostimulation and brain training; neuroprosthetics; neuroesthetics; face recognition technology; real-world eye tracking; neuromarketing...


Course Co-ordinator: Dr Nura Sidarus

Course Lecturers: Dr Nura Sidarus (NS); Prof Johannes Zanker (JZ); Dr Carl Hodgetts (CH)

Time and Venue: Friday 10-12pm, Wolfson 130

Assessment: Recorded Presentation