| Unit name | Neurophysiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPH20009 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Doherty |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) | |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit focuses on the physiology of the mammalian peripheral and central nervous systems. The topics include principles of neurophysiology, motor control, somatic and special senses and higher mental functions. Associated practical classes examine human neuromuscular and sensory function.
The unit includes teaching and learning related to the development of concepts and skills connected to the physiology content of the course. This includes data handling and analysis, report writing, essay writing skills and comprehension of scientific literature.
The aims are:
• To provide systematic coverage of mammalian neurophysiology
• To provide a link between the first and third year of the Physiology programme in content
• To further develop transferable and scientific skills in preparation for the final year of the programme
These aims will be accomplished through lectures, class tutorials and independent work. In addition, a focus will be on gaining experimental skills through class practical sessions.
By the end of the this unit students should:
1. Have knowledge and understanding of the principles of neurophysiology (A3)
2. Be able to describe fundamental aspects of central nervous system function (A3)
3. Be able to give accounts of somatic and special senses and higher order nervous function (A3)
4. Synthesise, understand, manage and summarise information from a number of sources (B1, C4)
5. Understand and interpret experimental procedures (B2)
6. Analyse and interpret scientific data (B3)
7. Read and understand scientific literature (B4)
8. Communicate clearly in writing (C1)
9. Use IT facilities for data handling and presentation of written work (C3)
Attendance and engagement
If you fail to attend and/or engage with components of a unit, the matter may be referred to the Faculty Board of Examiners. If the Faculty Board decides that your attendance or engagement has not been sufficient to satisfy the unit’s Intended Learning Outcomes, they may decide that you are unable to progress to the next year of study. If this is the case, you will be required to complete reassessment work to a satisfactory standard. This may include additional written work (to be completed during the summer) or a requirement to repeat part or all of the unit in a supplementary year.
Summative
Coursework 30%
End of unit assessment (70%)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHPH20009).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
