2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC2223 Neuropharmacology
10 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr Steven Clapcote
Email: S.J.Clapcote@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
Pre-requisite qualifications
Satisfactory completion of level 1 of a BMS programme, or equivalentPre-requisites
BMSC2118 | Neurobiology |
BMSC2123 | Sensory and Motor Neuroscience |
BMSC2124 | Neurotransmitters and Disease |
Module replaces
BMSC2206This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module teaches students about drugs that affect the central nervous system and are used to treat brain disorders and diseases.Objectives
The module aims to inform students about how drugs affect cellular function in the nervous system, and the neural mechanisms through which they influence behaviour. This will include the study of how drugs affect human behaviour (neuropsychopharmacology), and the study of neurones and their neurochemical interactions, and drugs that have beneficial effects on neurological function (molecular neuropharmacology).Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should have a clear understanding of the uses, mechanisms of action, adverse effects and interactions of drugs that affect cellular function in the nervous system, and the neural mechanisms through which they influence behaviour
Skills outcomes
The opportunity to develop transferable skills in scientific writing, literature searching, and data interpretation.
Syllabus
This module covers the pharmacological treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the central nervous system. The syllabus covers the major mental disorders of depression, anxiety and psychosis, functional disorders of epilepsy, sleep disturbance and migraine. Also covered are centrally acting agents that give rise to anaesthesia and analgesia, drugs used in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, recreational drug use and the investigation of peptide receptors as drug targets.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 17 | 1.00 | 17.00 |
Tutorial | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
Private study hours | 79.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Private study 79 hours.Private study
- Reading for lecture (2 x 17) 34 hours
- Preparation and production of essay 9 hours
- Exam Preparation 36 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Students are required to complete a 250 word abstract on a scientific paper.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | 250 word abstract on a scientific paper (available on Minerva) | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 |
Failure to submit this work or make a serious attempt will be recorded with a V code appended.
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Online Time-Limited assessment | 24 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 |
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: 03/12/2021
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