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Module Title
LM Brain and Mind
School
School of Medical Sciences
Department
Birmingham Medical School
Module Code
01 17622
Module Lead
Dr Hugh Rickards
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
MSc in Clinical Neuropsychiatry
Exclusions
Description
This is the first module of the course and is designed to give students an overview of brain function and brain behaviour relationships.
The module will involve sessions on basic neuroscience (anatomy, physiology and pharmacology), diagnostic tools (radiology, neurophysiology) as well as sessions on observation and documentation of abnormal mental states. Philosophical approaches to mental disorder (especially mind brain dualism) will also be observed. Students should come to the end of the module with knowledge of how the brain works and how to detect and quantify abnormal behaviour caused by changes in cerebral function.
The general anatomy and development of the brain and its functions.
Anatomy of the basal ganglia, temporal lobes, and major white matter pathways
Basic concepts in the physiology of neurons, synapses and receptors
Basic pharmacology of neurotransmitters, and excitatory amino acids and how they relate to relevant neuropsychiatric disorders.
Localization of cerebral functions, including the effects of injury and disease
Conceptual, philosophical and legal issues in neuropsychiatry
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be have:
Basic understanding of neuroanatomy;
Understanding of neurophysiology;
Understanding of brain chemistry;
Understanding of mind/brain dualism;
Understanding of philosophy of mind;
Understanding of psychopathology and its relationship to brain function;
Understanding of localisation of brain function.
Assessment
17622-01 : Short Answer Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Online, fixed time period (48 hours) assessment (4000-word essay)
