Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Brain Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This module is aimed at Psychologists and is only open to:
MSc Cognitive and Decision Sciences
MSc Social Cognition: Research and Application
BSc/MSci Psychology (and Psychology Affiliates)
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Computer Programming is a course for students with little or no prior experience in computer programming. The course consists of 10 three-hour lecture sessions in which programming concepts are introduced and hands-on experience is provided. Programming assignments are set on a weekly basis to solidify concepts and provide further familiarity. This course provides an introduction to computer programming with a particular focus towards tasks that are essential for psychological research, such as developing computer-based experiments and parsing/formatting experimental data. The overall aim is to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and the confidence required to tackle a variety of programming tasks, as well as the ability to adapt to future needs and changes in technology. Topics covered include: Basic programming concepts, file handling, user interface development, organising code for readability and maintainability, advanced troubleshooting techniques.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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57
- Module leader
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Mr Christos Bechlivanidis
- Who to contact for more information
- alexa.richardson@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
56
- Module leader
-
Mr Christos Bechlivanidis
- Who to contact for more information
- alexa.richardson@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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