Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE PHB5020

 
TITLE Neuroscience

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 12

 
DEPARTMENT Physiology and Biochemistry

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit is intended for graduate students who require more in depth knowledge of the central and peripheral nervous systems that control behaviour, and the clinical consequences that ensue following a malfunction of either. Students will also be introduced to the research methodologies currently on offer, that attempt to model the nervous system disorders and the impact of such, on the development of novel therapeutics.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the study-unit, the student should have a good understanding of the physiology and pathology of the Central and peripheral nervous system. In addition, the students shall have an overview of the research methods utilized to study these systems and the models available to conduct such research.

Reading List

A complete list of lecture topics in the field of Neuroscience and Neuroanatomy will be published at the start of each semester along with the required texts and reading of current review papers.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Tutorial

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (6 Hours) SEM2 Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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