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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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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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Mark + automatic question feedback after release date. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 75 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 35 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
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Mark + individual feedback on reports via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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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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