Unit name | Techniques in Neuroscience |
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Unit code | PHPH20007 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Jack Mellor |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
PHPH10007: Central Nervous System |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
During this unit, students will be introduced to the development of the nervous system and mechanisms of communication within the brain. Fundamental techniques used in neuroscience and appreciation of the application of these methods in understanding brain function in health and disease will be considered. Virtual Technique Focus sessions will provide exposure to the current use and application of these techniques in neuroscience research. In addition, group activities will be undertaken to increase confidence in the use of information technology, to enhance relevant communication skills and to develop self-directed and group learning skills.
Aims:
The aim of the unit is to give insights into techniques used to study the central nervous system.
To this end the unit has been designed to meet the following objectives:
Other
Develop the following skills:
Specific learning objectives for individual lectures can be found in the Lecture synopses section of the handbook or will be handed out during the course of the unit.
Lectures:
These will provide you with the main concepts and information about the topic. You write brief notes on the main points and can ask about anything that you have not understood. This provides you with a framework on which to build notes that will help you revise.
Practicals:
There are 2 types of practical in this unit: Compulsory
There will be an end of unit examination paper. Students will also be assessed through a written report and contribution to group problem solving. Technique Focus sessions will be assessed within Ebiolabs.
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