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| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Dominique de Quervain (dominique.dequervain@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Learning and memory are fundamental brain functions of all animals living on this planet. For humans, these cognitive abilities are indispensable for the acquisition and the passing on of knowledge, for self-reflection, the avoidance of dangers and, last but not least, for the successful passing of exams at the university. Disturbed learning and memory functions occur in a variety of disorders, including dementias, which are characterized by memory deficits, and phobias, which are characterized by an overly strong aversive memory. This is an introductory course to human learning and memory, which will cover the following topics: Overview of the human memory system, methods to study learning and memory, declarative memory, memory deficits, short-term forms of memory, non-declarative memory, emotional memory and the phenomenon of superior memory. Here and there, studies from our own group are presented to give an insight into memory research. The course consists of short introductory videos to the topics, articles, links to external resources, and selected book chapters. |
| Learning objectives | To know about different forms of human memory and about brain regions that are essential for these forms of memory. To know about the role of emotions in learning and memory, about common disorders with altered memory functions, about different methods to study learning and memory and about evidence-based tips to increase your own memory. |
| Bibliography | Selected book chapter of “Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind; 5th Edition. Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, George R. Mangung” https://collegestudenttextbook.org/product/cognitive-neuroscience-the-biology-of-the-mind-5th-edition-ebook/ |
| Comments | Both the course and the exam will be in English. The course is on demand (i.e. you can access the entire course at any time). The exam will be multiple choice, open-book and online. The course is suited for students from all faculties and disciplines who are interested in learning and memory. For students taking the exam: you will find exam-related information on ADAM. Weblink: https://tales.nmc.unibas.ch/de/ Es handelt sich um eine Pflichtvorlesung im Bachelorstudiengang Psychologie (Modul Einführung StO 15). |
| Weblink | Memory and Learning |
| Admission requirements | Keine Vorausetzungen. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | Online course |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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| Comments | Diese VL wird via TALES angeboten. |
No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Module: Introduction (Bachelor's Studies: Psychology) (Pflicht) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Online-Klausur via EvaExam am 16.12.22 im Zeitfenster von 10:15-11:45 Uhr. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |