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Module Title	LH Techniques in Neuroscience
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 23519
Module Lead	Dr Raymond Reynolds
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	Single and joint honour students in the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences with appropriate prerequisites; it can also be opened to international exchange students at the discretion of the School.
Contact Hours	Lecture-16 hours Seminar-3 hours Demonstration-5 hours Practical Classes and workshops-2 hours Guided independent study-174 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will cover a variety of techniques used to investigate the role of the nervous system in controlling human behaviour, with an emphasis on neural control of movement.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the course students will... 1) ...understand the physiological basis of the various techniques used to stimulate and record from the human nervous system. This will include fMRI, TMS, EEG, MEG, EMG, and physical/sensory perturbation techniques. 2) ...be able to critically evaluate orginal neuroscience literature. 3) ... be able to design an appropriate experiment, given a particular question pertaining to the human nervous system.
Assessment	23519-01 : Essay : Coursework (30%) 23519-02 : Written Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	70% Exam 30% Coursework
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