Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
BB40082 Frontiers of neuroscience |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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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, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F/A, oral presentation T/F/A. Content: Plasticity in the nervous system (learning and memory development); sensory systems (olfaction, vision etc). |