PB002 - APPLIED COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE

courses
ID:
PB002
Duration (hours):
50
CFU:
5
SSD:
PSICOBIOLOGIA E PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
PSYCHOLOGY OF WELL-BEING AND PERFORMANCE/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (09/02/2026 - 30/05/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The course is designed to provide students with the tools for understanding and acquiring knowledge about the main cognitive neuroscience theories, as well as the main explanatory theories in the field of cognitive neuroscience, the historical dimensions linking them, the points of contact and the differences. Furthermore, the course provides students with the tools for understanding and acquiring knowledge about the main research methods in cognitive neuroscience, the relationships between research methods and investigation techniques in cognitive neuroscience, and the importance of the correct use of observation and evaluation tools. Finally, the course aims at providing knowledge on applied cognitive neuroscience in a variety of fields: clinical and health/prenvention, forensic, educational, economical and marketing, organizational, industrial and technological.
The student must be able to demonstrate applied knowledge of tools used in applied cognitive neuroscience; to know how to collect and analyse data in cognitive neuroscience. Finally, the student must have specialist knowledge of instruments aimed at detecting neural parameters in applied contexts.

Course Prerequisites


Previous knowledge on basic theories in the neurosciences / psychobiology/ cognitive neuroscience.

Teaching Methods


Lectures 50 hours, 2 hours twice a week. Hands-on seminars. Practical work groups and discussions will be an important part of the class. Attendance is not compulsory, but highly recommended.

Assessment Methods


The exam aims at assessing the acquisition of the knowledge on the topics presented during the course.
The final exam is in oral form. Students will be asked to present two general themes, and the presentation will be evaluated on criteria such as the deep understanding of the contents of the course, the ability to make connections among topics and the originality of the presentation.
Students will be also asked to prepare an individual presentation on a specific topic during the course. This work will be evaluated, and it will contribute to the final mark, which will be in thirtieths.

Texts


Laura A. Freberg (2022). “An Introduction to Applied Behavioral Neuroscience - Biological Psychology in Everyday Life” (Routledge); ISBN 9781032049304; 282 Pages

Contents


The course aims to present the cognitive neurosciences in their applicative dimension, far from the laboratory and useful for solving real-world problems. In this regard, the historical coordinates that define the cognitive (and affective) neurosciences in the now 'classic' declinations will be briefly presented. Subsequently, ample space will be given to the description of the main techniques and methodologies of the cognitive neurosciences that have expressed a relevant application potential, in the awareness that these techniques can form the basis for further future applications yet unexplored. The main areas of substantial intervention will then be dealt with, in which the theoretical foundations and methodological opportunities of the cognitive and affective neurosciences have already constituted a fertile ground for applications and solutions to problems related to the clinical dimension (e.g. neuropsychology, forensics), well-being (e.g. eg ergonomics and design) and human performance (eg sports, education). Finally, the possible emerging and 'frontier' areas will be treated, in which it is possible to foresee an applicative fallout in the near future (eg neuromimetic design, neuroprosthetics, smart interfaces).

Course Language

English

Degrees

Degrees

PSYCHOLOGY OF WELL-BEING AND PERFORMANCE 
Master’s Degree
2 years
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