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 | Dr. Bortolotto |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
PHPH10012: Introduction to Neuroscience or PHPH10013: Functional Neuroanatomy |
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.
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
Coursework 30%:
End of unit assessment 70%:
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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 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.