Unit name | Functional Neuroanatomy |
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Unit code | PHPH10013 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Doherty |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Introduction to Neuroscience. |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit enables students to gain an understanding of the molecular, structural and functional organisation of the mammalian nervous system. This will include aspects of molecular neuroscience, how networks function, plasticity in the brain, cognitive function and the basis of some common disorders of the nervous system.. The practicals include detailed anatomical study of the human brain.
The aim of this unit is to enable students to obtain an insight into biological principles related to a range of topics within the subject area of neuroscience. Particular emphasis is placed on the human and relevance to common disorders is also considered.
The unit learning objectives are to engender knowledge about the following topics:
Additionally, the unit is designed to enable students to obtain or improve the following transferable academic and personal skills:
Lectures
There are three lectures timetabled each week. Attendance is strongly advised since they represent the most efficient means of covering the syllabus. Lecturers are always willing to answer your questions, either during or after the lecture, and you should make use of this opportunity.
Practicals
Practicals consist of Neuroanatomy and histology sessions, to explore the anatomy of the human brain and how the various parts are connected together. Attendance at practicals is a requirement of the Faculty and failure to attend may lead to exclusion from examinations.
Tutorials and workshops
There are 5 large group tutorials and 3 workshops in this unit. Problem-based learning, hands on learning activities and digital experiments are used to explore the nature of the scientific process and how scientific investigations are carried out.
Formative:
In class spot questions
Summative:
The final mark out of 100 (pass equals 40%) is based on the following:
Coursework: 20%
To include ebiolabs quizzes, spot assessment, final workshop report
One unseen 2-hour written examination comprising MCQ and EMQ: Paper: 80%.
Neuroscience, exploring the brain by Bear, Connors and Paradiso. Pubs: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkinson
Neuroanatomy – an illustrated colour text by Crossman and Neary. Pubs: Churchill Livingstone