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The mystery of consciousness is one of the most exciting and challenging fields in human endeavour. Consciousness provides a truly inter-disciplinary topic with relevance across both the sciences and the humanities. This Sixth Century course aimed at level 3 and level 4 students will present cutting-edge research using a clear inter-disciplinary perspective. The course brings together the disciplines of divinity, psychology, and medicine, with a particular focus on the clinical and health-based aspects of consciousness studies. The assessment is a mixture of non-traditional (e.g. Self-reflective journal) and a traditional (essay).
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
The mystery of consciousness is one of the most exciting and challenging fields in human endeavour. Consciousness provides a truly inter-disciplinary topic with relevance across both the sciences and the humanities. This innovative course aimed at level 3 and level 4 students will present cutting-edge research using a clear inter-disciplinary perspective.
The course brings together the disciplines of psychology, medicine, and divinity, with a particular focus on the clinical and health-based aspects of consciousness studies.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Mark + automatic question feedback after release date. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understanding of various aspects related to consciousness: theories, measurement, brain activity, and links between consciousness, spirituality and mental health. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 75 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 35 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
| Feedback |
Mark + individual feedback on reports via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understanding of various aspects related to consciousness: theories, measurement, brain activity, and links between consciousness, spirituality and mental health. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Appreciate different views on consciousness drawn from different disciplines, integrate material and concepts drawn from different course modules, and critically reflect on intellectual traditions. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understanding of various aspects related to consciousness: theories, measurement, brain activity, and links between consciousness, spirituality and mental health. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Appreciate different views on consciousness drawn from different disciplines, integrate material and concepts drawn from different course modules, and critically reflect on intellectual traditions. |
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