Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
BB40082: Frontiers of neuroscience |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Students must take BB30044 either before or whilst taking this unit. Aims: To acquire knowledge of neurochemical mechanisms underlying complex, integrated systems and processes in neuroscience. To gain an insight into current topics and controversies in the neurosciences. To develop presentation and discussion skills. To further develop critical reading of the scientific literature. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * describe and explain neurochemical mechanisms that are at the forefront of current research; * present to and discuss with their peers these mechanisms. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F/A. Content: Plasticity in the nervous system (learning and memory development); sensory systems (olfaction, vision etc). |