APSB05108U Elective course - The feeling of being: Theoretical and Empirical Approaches to the Study of Human Consciousness
The course introduces the main theoretical models and the empirical methods employed to explain and measure consciousness. Students are offered the opportunity to learn about the neurobiological mechanisms possibly underlying the emergence of consciousness and to grasp why science needs to embrace also conceptual and philosophical levels of analysis.
The course outlines the multi-faceted nature of consciousness by discussing different aspects of the phenomenon in normal as well as in abnormal conditions. Students are expected to participate actively to the discussions throughout the course, and to demonstrate critical thinking regarding the current state of knowledge about how the brain relates to the mind, as well as the obstacles and challenges inherent to the study of consciousness
The purpose of these modules is to expand knowledge or put the psychological subject area into perspective through theoretical or empirical specialisation within subject areas within or related to psychology.
Upon completion of the elective subject module within the Department of Psychology, students are able to:
- describe and account for relevant concepts and themes within the elective subject
- describe and account for relevant methodological approaches in relation to the subject matter for the elective subject
- explain contexts, analyse and/or conduct procedures relevant to the elective subject under supervision.
Pensumlister efterår 2016
http://www.psy.ku.dk/uddannelser/Bachelorstudiet/pensum_e16/
Pensumlister forår 2017
http://www.psy.ku.dk/uddannelser/Bachelorstudiet/pensum_f17/
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 30
- Total
- 30
Registration period May 15 - June 1, November 15 - December 1
International students can find information on course registration and deadlines at psychology.ku.dk.
- Credit
- 10 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment75% attendance is mandatory but the course is based on full participation.
Free assignment submitted in Digital Eksamen according to the exam schedule.
The exam can only be taken individually, but he paper can be written in groups of maximum 3 students.
10 ects: 1 student max 14 pages, 2 students max 21 pages and 3 students max 24 pages - Exam registration requirements
For all elective subjects, minimum 75% attendance is a prerequisites for submitting assignments. However, the teaching is based on full participation. In addition to standard expectations of preparation and participation, prerequisites may include regular assignment writing, preparation of presentations, and participation in midterm seminars or other assignments. Where this is the case, it will be indicated in the course description.
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
Vejledende karakterbeskrivelse (Danish)
International students: If you require a grade, please inform the exam administration prior to the exam periods by sending an email with your student ID and the course name toeksamen@psy.ku.dk .
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- APSB05108U
- Credit
- 10 ECTS
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 1 semester
14 weeks, starts week 36 / 6
- Placement
- Autumn And Spring
- Schedule
- C
- Course capacity
- About 30 students per class, 15 Bachelor and 15 Master students
- Study board
- Department of Psychology, Study Council
Contracting department
- Department of Psychology
Course responsibles
- Claudia Carrara-Augustenborg (14-6c6c6a7e707e7c7d6e776b787b7049797c8237747e376d74)