| Unit name | Neuropharmacology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHARM0002 |
| Credit points | 15 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Ashby |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The Unit consits of 16 lectures that cover a variety of topics within the general area of Neuropharmacology. Emphasis is given to a number of key areas of modern neuroscience, including the electrophysiology of neurones, with particular reference to the biophysical and molecular basis of membrane function, ion transport, channels and receptors. Students are exposed to cellular and molecular techniques employed in neuroscientific research through lectures that integrate the application of these technologies with recent findings in neuroscience.
