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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Neuroscience and Behaviour (C1087)

Neuroscience and Behaviour

Module C1087

Module details for 2021/22.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of behavioural analysis at different levels of study.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the nervous system: the action potential, synapses, neurotransmitters; and some simple neural circuits.

Be able to explain how neural mechanisms underlie sensory perception and control behaviours, as well as explaining the basics of simple learning mechanisms.

Have practised skills in critical reading of scientific literature, including primary research papers and be able to communicate findings and conclusions from these, as well as understanding the experimental approach to the problem under investigation.

TypeTimingWeighting
Distance ExamSemester 2 Assessment50.00%
Coursework50.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Problem SetT2 Week 9 50.00%
EssayT2 Week 11 50.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour22222222222
Spring SemesterWorkshop1 hour00000010000
Spring SemesterSeminar1 hour00010100100

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof Paul Graham

Convenor, Assess convenor
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