| Unit name | Neuroscience |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPHM0006 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Molnar |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The Unit consists of activities such as lectures, seminars, workshops and home based e-learning that will give a general introduction to neuroscience. It will cover brain structure and function in the major areas of neuroscience research including sleep, pain, memory and psychiatric disorders. It will also introduce relevant research techniques and give students an introduction to the cutting edge of neuroscience research.
By the end of the Unit the students should have acquired a sound knowledge of brain structure and function. They should also have acquired a good understanding of CNS development, perception, sleep, pain, learning and memory.
This unit is taught through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- home-based e-learning
100% examination
Selected relevant research papers.
