HUBS3403
Neuroscience
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
The purpose of this course is to build students' understanding of the biomedical science sub-discipline of Neuroscience. Lecturers with research interests in specific areas of neuroscience will use their expertise to help students understand the anatomical, molecular and physiological features of the nervous system through exposure to lectures and and laboratory classes. Particular emphasis will be placed on neuronal function, plasticity and degeneration, on important neurotransmitter systems, on the topographical organisation of the central nervous system and methods to study the nervous system. Students will be introduced to some of the most relevant, unanswered questions and the latest research evidence on selected brain diseases. Students will be expected to apply the basic knowledge developed above to understand processes involved in major diseases of the brain and to begin to think and critically analyse recent research in brain diseases.
| Objectives | By the end of this course students should be able to 1. Recall & understand the anatomical, biochemical and physiological features of neural transmission 2. Recall & understand the basic anatomical organisation of the brain 3. Apply the knowledge developed above to understand processes involved in major diseases of the brain. 4. Begin to think and critically analyse recent research in brain diseases |
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| Content | 1) Neurotransmission & neuromodulation: neurotransmitter synthesis and release. Post-synaptic receptors and signal transduction. 2) Neuroanatomy and Neurodevelopment: a basic review of brain and spinal cord anatomy and development. 3) Specific research topics including the vestibular system, pain, autonomic nervous system and immune system interactions, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, ageing, addiction and neuroinflamation. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||
| Transition | Not applicable | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Successful completion of Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Newcastle) Years 1 and 2 program | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Laboratory Self Directed Learning Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks Lecture: for 5 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks Self Directed Learning: for 4 hour(s) per Term for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for HUBS3403 |