(in Polish) Introduction to Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Event Related Potential (ERP) in Psychology 2500-EN-F-215
The objective of this course is to provide a basic introduction to the
theory and principle of brain signal processing to understand human
cognition and behavior. This course can be categorised into three parts as
follows: The first part deals with neurophysiological basis of the EEG
signal, time locked EEG, EEG rhythms, ERP components, and technical
basis of EEG/ERP. It also explores how EEG is used to understand human
and animal behaviour, its historical development, principle of electricity &
magnetism, ERP components and its relevant to understand specific
cognition, positioning of electrodes, montages, and reference, and
collection of data. Part 2 investigates how recording and processing
EEG/ERP data are done. It investigates how digital filters, baseline
correction, event/response conditioning, removal/correction of artefacts
are employed during EEG/ERP data recording.
The last part aims to explore the interaction between the neurons, and
between different parts of brain give rise human behaviour and cognition.
This part will also focus on interpreting EEG/ERP data
averaging and grand-averaging, quantification of ERPs in the time domain
and frequency and statistical analysis of results.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Students will understand the neural mechanism of human behaviour.
Right from intra and inter neuronal interaction to recording of brain wave
at scalp. Students will also get familiar with electroencephalogram, event
related potential and how EEG/ERP are instrumental in understanding
human cognition and behaviour in scientific manner. Students will also
learn software such as BESA/EEGLAB to analyse EEG/ERP data and making
sense of neural impulses.
Assessment criteria
Since course is training oriented, Students will be required to take note s
in class on lecture material and to study that material to prepare for day
to day lecture and demonstration. The emphasis will be functioning of day
to day learning. It is skill based learning, so, evaluation will be ongoing
and continuous.
Evaluation:
Quizzes : ( 20%)
(2-3 in number, maybe more) Mostly UN-ANNOUNCED, each of equal
weight (unless otherwise specified before administration of the Quiz)-
BEST 2 out of 3 will be chosen. Quizzes will contain mainly short answer
type questions- matching theory with practical examples.
Project and Research Work: (30%)
Participants can form 2-3 groups depending on their own preferences.
Project proposals are expected from Participants themselves following a
discussion with the instructor (with prior appointments, ONLY!) the
modalities of the project will be explained in detail in the first session.
Participants have a choice of project spaces- Theoretical research as well
as Practical based research. All project proposals need to be finalized by
the end of 3rd session.
Examination: (50%)
This will comprise of both short answer type as well as few large
elaborated answers. However, the modalities of this exam can be
finalised during the course of study.
Attendance rules
Since course is nice balance of theoretical understanding and practical.
Students will not be able to understand concept and specific training, if
someone misses the class. Therefore, only one class can be missed
unexcused. A further two absence are only allowed with formal excuse.
Missing more than 3 classes results in not passing the course.
Additional information
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