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Unit information: Neuroscience in 2021/22

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Unit name Neuroscience
Unit code PHPHM0006
Credit points 20
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Professor. Molnar
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

none

Co-requisites

none

School/department School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience
Faculty Faculty of Life Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

The Unit consists of activities such as lectures, seminars, workshops and home based e-learning that will give a general introduction to neuroscience. It will cover brain structure and function in the major areas of neuroscience research including sleep, pain, memory and psychiatric disorders. It will also introduce relevant research techniques and give students an introduction to the cutting edge of neuroscience research.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Unit the students should have acquired a sound knowledge of brain structure and function. They should also have acquired a good understanding of CNS development, perception, sleep, pain, learning and memory.

Teaching Information

This unit is taught through:
- lectures
- tutorials
- home-based e-learning

Assessment Information

100% examination

Resources

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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.

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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.

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