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BB20028: Molecular and cellular neuroscience

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: EX 80%, PR 20%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take BB10006
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To provide an in depth introduction to molecular and cellular mechanisms underpinning neuroscience. This will provide the basis for further in depth study in final year courses.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this course the student should be able to:
* Distinguish the different cell types of the nervous system and understand the molecular differences between them
* Describe the molecular and chemical basis of electrical signalling in neurons
* Understand the molecular basis of chemical neurotransmission
* Describe the characteristics of receptors and ion channels that mediate electrical and chemical signalling in the nervous system
* Show an understanding of the molecular basis of neuronal development and cell death in the nervous system.

Skills:
Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Laboratory skills T/F, Information technology T/F, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F.

Content:
1. An introduction to the nervous system including detailed molecular analysis of different neurons and glial types.
2. Detailed analysis of the molecular basis of electrical and chemical signalling between neurons.
3. Overview of neurotransmitters, receptors, ion channels, including key molecular aspects of the major classes.
4. A thorough description of molecular aspects of neuronal development.
5. An introduction to some cellular aspects of neuroscience, including synaptic plasticity and neurodegeneration.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

BB20028 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Biology & Biochemistry
  • USBB-AFB02 : BSc (hons) Biochemistry (Full-time) - Year 2
  • USBB-AKB06 : BSc (hons) Biochemistry with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • USBB-AFB03 : BSc (hons) Biology (Full-time) - Year 2
  • USBB-AKB07 : BSc (hons) Biology with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • USBB-AFB05 : BSc (hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology (Full-time) - Year 2
  • USBB-AKB08 : BSc (hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
Department of Psychology
  • UHPS-AKB03 : BSc (hons) Psychology (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.