Brain and behaviour Anatomical organisation of the nervous system Communication with the neuron Communication between neurons Drugs and behaviour Dopamine and Operant Conditioning Dopamine, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia Mood disorders Alzheimer’s disease Anxiety disorders
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the historical development of the concept of the cerebral localisation of function and modern views on consciousness
Understand the basic workings of the neuron and synapse, an how drugs can interfere with neural transmission
Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying schizophrenia, mood disorders, Alzheimer’s and anxiety disorders, and the role of dopamine in reinforcement
Synthesise a well-reasoned, in depth, argument on the function of a specific neuronal system, based on the academic literature
