Introduction to Event-Related-Potentials

PSYCH 5621: Introduction to Event-Related-Potentials

This course will give students familiarity with collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data with EEG measurements. We will focus on the most frequently used techniques for analyzing EEG data, such as wavelets, filtering, clustering, and event related potentials. We will also cover issues of statistical tests of data, such that analyses may be reported effectively in research findings. At the end of the course, students will have a broad overview of how to design an experiment, collect data, process and analyze data, and report said data and analyses (both visually and statistically).
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2220 and 2300, and permission of instructor; or Grad standing.

Credit Hours

Sample Topics:

Introduction to EEG
Introduction to Matlab
Running an EEG Experiment
Physiological Basis of EEG
Components of Event-Related-Potentials (ERPs)
Experimental Design Principles
Preprocessing
Convolution
Fourier Transformation
Wavelets & Complex Wavelets
Connectivity
Statistical Analysis
Phase Clustering

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
Demonstrate psychology information literacy
Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice
Build & enhance personal relationships
Adopt values that build community at local, national, & global levels

Communication

Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
Enhance teamwork capacity