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40276-01 - Seminar: "Big Data" in Cognitive and Molecular Neuroscience: An Introduction (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2018 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
David Coynel (david.coynel@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Virginie Freytag (virginie.freytag@unibas.ch) Leonie Geissmann (leonie.geissmann@unibas.ch) Nathalie Schicktanz (nathalie.schicktanz@unibas.ch) Thomas Schlitt (thomas.schlitt@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Nowadays collecting large datasets (“Big data”) is not only feasible but starts to become the standard rather than the exception, mainly due to technological advances. This trend can also be seen in cognitive and molecular neuroscience. Whenever data sets become large or are based on a complex structure, we need special techniques and skills to appropriately handle them. This seminar aims at giving a general overview about advantages and pitfalls in large and complex data sets in the context of neuroscience. Furthermore, we will introduce explicit examples of such datasets, and discuss how to handle, analyze and interpret big data in general. |
| Learning objectives | The participants should develop a basic understanding of the concept of big data, based on distinct examples such as fMRI or DNA data, and how this can be linked to psychological research. |
| Bibliography | Will be provided at each lecture. |
| Comments | Maximale Anzahl Studierende: 24. Auswahlkriterien bei Überbelegung: 1. Anzahl Studiensemester 2. Danach entscheidet das Los Unterrichtssprache: Deutsch und/oder Englisch. |
| Admission requirements | Abgeschlossenes Propädeutikum. |
| Course application | Die interne Anmeldefrist der Fakultät für Psychologie ist der 19. August 2018. Die Anmeldung erfolgt durch das Belegen via MOnA (Start: 1.8.18). Vom 20. August bis 31. August 2018 nehmen die Dozierenden die Einteilung in die Seminare vor und informieren die Studierenden entsprechend. Bitte stornieren Sie Ihre MOnA-Belegung wieder, wenn Sie keinen Platz in einem Seminar erhalten haben. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Statistik & Methodenlehre (Bachelor's Studies: Psychology (Start of studies before 01.08.2015)) Module: Statistics and Methodology (Bachelor's Studies: Psychology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |