| 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 | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
none |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The Unit consists of 20 lectures 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.
Lectures
A 150 minute examination with MCQ-based short answer questions marked electronically combined with essay questions.
Selected relevant research papers.
