For level 1 and 2 courses, please refer to entries under Biology
Level 4
- AN 4002 - BRAIN FUNCTION AND MALFUNCTION
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- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr B Platt
Pre-requisites
Notes
The practical work required in this course may pose difficulties to students with disabilities. For such students, alternate arrangements will be made. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.
Overview
There is currently much interest in the organisation and function of the mammalian brain. The way in which neuronal pathways interact to produce given behaviours, emotions and desires, and capabilities such as sensation and awareness represents one of the hallmarks of today’s research. Topics such as these are introduced in lectures on neuroanatomy and expanded upon by seminar presentations. An additional focus is malfunctions of the central nervous systems (CNS), such as Alzheimer’s disease or stroke.
Structure
6 weeks course, Thread I – 10 one-hour lectures, 3 four-hour practicals and 6 one-hour seminars.
Assessment
1 two-hour written examinations (80%) and seminar presentation (20%).