| Unit name | Unit 5 - Research Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHARM0005 |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Jones |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
s Unit 1 $� Foundations of Neuroscience, Unit 2 $� Concepts and Techniques for In Vivo Research, Unit 3 $� Advanced Research Skills and Unit 4 $� Computational Neuroscience (MRes Systems Neuroscience) |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The research project consists initially of part-time then full-time laboratory work followed by the writing of a dissertation and a presentation during a Research Colloquium. The project will apply the general and subject specific knowledge developed in Units 1-4, and will further develop student&�s in vivo skills. Students will design and execute in vivo experiments, critically assess the results, integrate the new information into the broad body of scientific knowledge, and present and defend his/her ideas through written and spoken communication. Students will also apply their knowledge of statistical and mathematical methods (gained in Units 2 and 4) to analyse and interpret their data, including where appropriate computational modelling.
