Fundamentals of Neuroscience
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE1051 | Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 20 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- LIFE1051
- School
- Biomedical Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
This module aims to give a broad understanding of the field of neuroscience. Within the module students the will cover the cells of the nervous system and how they function. They will learn basic neuropharmacology, and how neurotransmitters and drugs work act on the nervous system. Lectures will include gross anatomy of the brain and nervous system, and how structures within the brain form different functional systems. By the end of the module the students will know how disease can affect these systems and basic aspects of biological psychology. The module is primarily lecture based, with formative practical sessions to aid understanding. Assessment of the module will be exam based (30% in autumn term, and 70% in the spring term)
Target Students
This module is offered to students of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Science.
Classes
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 22 weeks
- One 3-hour laboratory each week for 4 weeks
Assessment
- 2% Practical 1: Practical Quiz - Autumn
- 2% Practical 2: Practical Quiz - Autumn
- 2% Practical 3: Practical Quiz - Autumn
- 2% Practical 4: Practical Quiz - Spring
- 30% Exam 1 (1-hour): Rogo exam (1 hour)
- 60% Exam 2 (2-hour): Rogo exam (2 hours)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
The aim of this course is to give students a broad understanding of the components of neuroscience.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
MLO1: Distinguish cells that make up the nervous system, including neurons and glial.
MLO2: Describe the basic neurotransmitters, their receptors and functions, including basic neuropharmacology.
MLO3: Identify major structures in the central and peripheral nervous system.
MLO4: Describe the basic functional systems of the brain, sensory organs and sensory receptors.
MLO5:. Describe behavioural outcomes of the nervous system.
MLO6: Distinguish comparative neurobiology and the nervous system of invertebrate.
MLO7: Give examples of diseases of the nervous system and relate to pathological mechanisms.
MLO8: Able to associate neuroscience concepts and understanding with the relevant laboratory practicals.
Conveners
- Dr Sue Mian Then