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Module Title
LC Foundation of Neuroscience
School
Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department
Institute of Clinical Sciences
Module Code
02 33657
Module Lead
Kevin Whitehead
Level
Certificate Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
It is a requirement that students achieve a mark of at least 35% in their summative exam
Exclusions
Description
This module considers the structure and function of the nervous system and synaptic communication in general. It goes on to cover in greater detail the structure and function of the sensory, autonomic and enteric nervous systems.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the topographical organisation of the nervous system; in particular, the sensory division of the somatic, the enteric and autonomic nervous systems. Also, demonstrate knowledge of the distribution and function of the cranial nerves
Understand the principles by which neurons are able to: receive and recognise information from the internal and external environments; to generate electrical signals; to communicate with other cells via synapses and neurotransmitter receptors (including the multi-synaptic pathways of simple reflexes)
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the organs involved in the special senses of sight and hearing and chemical senses
Demonstrate knowledge of the different glial cell types in the nervous system, including their function and roles
Be able to understand concepts explored in, and interpret data generated by, a quantitative experiment.
Assessment
33657-01 : Overall module mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: The module is assessed by a combination of a written examination and course work.
Examination 50% Course work 50% The 1 hour examination is composed of MCQs and SAQs.
The course work component will be a Canvas-based quiz comprising a mixture of non-standard multiple choice questions and extended matching questions. This will include questions to assess conceptual understanding and data interpretation from a quantitative experiment.
Reassessment: Academic failure: If a student fails the module then they will be required to repeat the failed components only. Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit without justifiable reason could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.