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Module Title	Good Brain, Bad Brain 2
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Pharmacy
Module Code	02 16010
Module Lead	Dr DA Richards
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	GCSE or higher in biological subject
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This is the second of two separate modules that builds on the knowledge gained in Good Brain Bad Brain1 and considers individual neurological and psychiatric disorders in greater depth. Topics discussed in this second module include: Epilepsy; Stroke and brain trauma; Movement disorders; Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, dystonias, tardive dyskinesia; The aging brain; Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease; Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease; Learning, memory and smart drugs; Mood disorders and schizophrenia; Pain; Addiction.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this module the student will be able to: Distinguish the causes, treatment options and consequences of individual neurological and psychiatric disorders. Describe the molecular and cellular mechanisms of learning and memory and evaluate the uses of so-called ¿smart drugs¿ which may enhance these functions. Explain the mechanisms and protective functions of pain, and approaches to the alleviation of excessive pain. Describe the biological basis of addictive behaviour, the harmful physical effects caused by drugs of abuse and explain strategies available for reducing substance misuse.
Assessment	16010-01 : Overall Mark : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 hour multiple choice examination (50%) 2500 word project essay (50%)
Other
Reading List	The Human Brain and its Disorders; Ed DA Richards, T Clark, CE Clarke, Oxford University Press (2007)