Curriculum
The bachelor's programme «Cognitive Neurobiology» is structured according to the following modules:
General disciplines: Life Safety, Physical Education, Economics and Law.
Professional module (Major), basic and basic profile part – consists of four blocks:
Block Mathematics:
- Mathematical Analysis,
- Linear Algebra,
- Differential Equations,
- Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics.
Block Chemistry:
- General and Inorganic Chemistry,
- Organic Chemistry,
- Biochemistry,
- Neurochemistry.
Block Biology:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology,
- Basics of Cytology,
- Zoology of Invertebrates,
- Zoology of Vertebrates,
- Cell Biology: Basics of Bioprocesses,
- Morphology of the Nervous System,
- Human Physiology with Biophysics Basics.
Block Neurobiology:
- Genetics,
- Psychophysiology,
- Neurophysiology of Development and its Disorders,
- Biophysics,
- Modelling of Behavioural and Neural Processes,
- Cognitive and Affective Processes,
- Applied Neuroscience.
Professional module (Major), the variable part– consists of disciplines that students choose independently in accordance with the individual study pathway:
Block of Elective Disciplines (3rd year):
- Research and Data Analysis Methods for Cognitive Sciences,
- Behavioural Genetics and Neurogenetics,
- Psychology and Psychophysiology of Sports,
- Artificial Neural Networks and Machine Learning.
Block of Elective Disciplines (4th year):
- Clinical Psychophysiology,
- Modern Methods of Neuroimaging,
- Psychology and Neurophysiology of Language and Speech.
Additional module (Minor): an academic cycle representing an additional study pathway beyond the main study area.
Practical module: internships, projects and research work (including the research seminars) throughout study.
Block Research Seminars:
- Current Issues of Cognitive Neuroscience,
- Introduction to Experimental Science,
- Introduction to Neurobiology,
- Introduction to Computer Science and Programming.
English Language module:
- Independent English Language Examination (compulsory),
- Internal English Language Examination (compulsory),
- Preparation and Defence of Project Proposal on the Topic of BC`s Thesis in English (compulsory),
- English Language (optional),
- Academic Writing in English (optional).
Data Culture module:
- Data analysis using Python,
- Independent Examination in Data Analysis. Basic level,
- Independent Examination in Programming. Basic level,
- Bioinformatics,
- Independent examination in digital literacy.
Module of the State Final Assessment:
Defence of the final qualification work.