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39797-01 - Master's project: Remembering odors (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2015 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Nathalie Schicktanz (nathalie.schicktanz@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Scent is mediated by the olfactory system, which has an outstanding sensitivity and discriminatory power. A little change in a chemical composition of an odor can massively change it’s perception. It is estimated that humans can discriminate up to 100'000 olfactory stimuli; some studies even estimate one trillion olfactory stimuli. Moreover, odor-evoked memories differ from other stimulus-evoked memories regarding their emotionality and memory strength. This is because of the unique neural connection between the olfactory areas and the amygdala-hippocampal complex of the limbic system. In the present project we investigate cognitive and emotional processes involved in remembering odors. We are looking for highly motivated master students eager to participate in this project. |
| Admission requirements | Abgeschlossenes Bachelorstudium. |
| Course application | Die Anmeldung zu den Masterprojekten und dem Masterstudium muss schriftlich erfolgen. Das entsprechende Formular kann auf der Institutshomepage heruntergeladen werden. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Masterprojekt Klinische Psychologie und Neurowissenschaften (Master Psychologie) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Mit der regelmässigen Teilnahme am Masterkolloquium (39723) werden 2 KP vergeben. Zusätzlich können mit der praktischen Masterarbeit (39797) 3 KP erworben werden. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |