2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC2235 Molecular Neuroscience
10 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Professor Nikita Gamper
Email: n.gamper@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Students are expected to have taken either BMSC2118 Neurobiology or BMSC2123 Sensory and Motor NeurosciencePre-requisites
BMSC2118 | Neurobiology |
BMSC2123 | Sensory and Motor Neuroscience |
BMSC2124 | Neurotransmitters and Disease |
Module replaces
BMSC2222This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Student will gain an understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying plasticity within the nervous system. This will include the phenomena of memory and learning, the role of the amygdala in emotional processing and the molecular mechanisms of pain. In addition the module will cover the key methods and approaches used in modern neuroscience research for investigations of neuronal signalling and plasticity.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying plasticity within the nervous system, give examples of model systems and methods for studying neuronal signalling and synaptic plasticity.Specific objectives will be to gain understanding of phenomena of memory and learning, of role of the amygdala in emotional processing and of the molecular mechanisms of pain.
An important objective of the module is to develop an understanding of key methods and approaches used in modern neuroscience research for investigations of neuronal signalling and plasticity.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will know the molecular techniques and the model systems used to study neuronal signalling and plasticity; the molecular mechanisms responsible for synaptic plasticity, the role of brain areas in emotional processing, learning and memory, mechanisms of pain.
Syllabus
Synaptic plasticity, neuronal signalling, memory & learning, emotions, pain mechanisms.
Molecular techniques, cloning, detection and quantification of DNA and mRNA, expression of genes in model systems, transgenic mice, inducible knockouts, siRNA knockdown, viral delivery, LTP and LTD, behavioural tests.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 18.00 | ||
Private study hours | 67.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 15.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Independent online learning:- Online data interpretation tutorials: 10 hours
- Online formative MCQ: 8 hours.
Private Study:
- Reading for lecture (2 x 15): 30 hours
- Preparation for in course assessment: 12 hours
- Exam Preparation: 25 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored by online formative short answer questions, formative online MCQs, formative online data interpretation problems and summative in-course workbook.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Workbook Part A: Analysis and problem solving workbook | 5.00 |
In-course Assessment | Workbook Part B: Analysis and problem solving workbook | 25.00 |
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 |
Open Book exam | 48 hr 00 mins | 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: 13/11/2020 08:19:23
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