COGNITIVE SCIENCE FROM THE PRINCIPAL to allow students to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals behind human perception and sensation through active and exploratory learning. Similar to the human-brain imaging lab, the VR lab is structured around lab sessions that Welcome to Illuminate, link to the subject’s lecture content.
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A prime example is the increasing need for data literacy skills. As was highlighted in March 2020 (Hastie, 2020), businesses are expected to move into a world that is become increasingly data-driven. With a current shortage of data literate employees, data literacy is expected to become the most valuable commodity in the future.
Its graduates will be equipped with in-depth scientific knowledge and trained to confidently evaluate information, come up with new ideas and voice their thoughts and plans in a variety of ways. Together, these build a solid foundation for any future career, whether that is a research career in academic or a career in industry.
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(2001). in anticipation of thesein, jobs. contribute integration, me so proudto tothis be the leader ofsuch this amazing school is can demonstrate mastery of skillscurricula in new for ways and gain Neuroscience undergraduates: The premise behind the Bachelor a survey. The Neuroscientist, 7(3), 202-206. as the of visual VRthan teach; they that our role educators dofeedback. so much The more practical application of new skills and knowledge. of Cognitive and Brain Sciences is https://doi.org/10.1177/107385840100700305 lab uses OculusThey Rift – a wireless never stopthe learning. take the time to to reflect onthe and foster development of skills Thank you to all the staff andB.,students who contributed De Wit, Badcock, N. 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