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2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC2203 CNS Physiology
10 creditsClass Size: 140
Module manager: Dr Keren Bielby-Clarke
Email: K.e.Bielby-Clarke@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisites
| BMSC1210 | Biology of the Mind |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to:- have a basic knowledge and understanding of central nervous system anatomy and physiology;
- describe and understand the organisation of the nervous system;
- describe and explain the central nervous system control of a range of physiological processes through the study of CNS anatomy and physiology;
- describe the sensory receptors and pathways responsible for the sensation of pain, touch, audition, smell and vision;
- describe the pathways responsible for voluntary movement, the motor hierarchy and the control of voluntary movement;
- explain the mechanisms for maintaining balance and upright posture, and describe the sensory receptors involved;
- give examples of model systems for studying synaptic plasticity and describe the mechanisms involved;
- explain the role of the amygdala in emotional processing;
- explain the phenomena of memory and learning.
Syllabus
- organisation of the central nervous system;
- somatosensory systems: afferent mechanisms, pathway and cortical organisation;
- nociception and pain;
- taste and smell;
- auditory system;
- vision
- motor hierarchy and locomotion;
- balance & posture;
- emotions, synaptic plasticity, memory & learning.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Video & Discussion | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Lecture | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Private study hours | 73.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
30 hours - reading for lecture (2 x 15 hours)24 hours - preparation for practical session (4 x 6 hours)
19 hours - exam preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative feedback will be given, using a series of online practice MCQ assessments following each practical class, to check students' understanding of the materialMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course MCQ | In course MCQ examination on all aspects of practical work | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 09/03/2009
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