| Unit name | Neuroendocrinology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MEDIM7004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Uney |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This Unit will provide an introduction to the neuroendocrine systems of the body and their relevance to disease. In addition, interactions between the brain, neuroendocrine and immune systems and state-of-the art research techniques will be covered. While basic research will be presented, this will be done within a framework of the clinical relevance of these systems.
At the end of this Unit students will have gained a good understanding of the anatomy, physiology and regulation of the major components of the neuroendocrine systems and will be able to integrate this knowledge in a coherent manner. In addition, students will have an understanding of how the neuroendocrine system interacts with other major neural systems and its importance to physiological well-being.
The content of the unit will be delivered through lectures, group academic tutorials and formative tasks. Lectures will primarily be delivered via in-person taught sessions, however there will also be structured online learning sessions and independent self-directed learning. Tutorials, workshop(s) and a practical will be given to further illustrate and discuss the unit subjects.
This unit is assessed through two summative assessments:
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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 University 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. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
