2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BMSC3144 Advanced Topics in Neuroscience I

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Jonathan Lippiat
Email: J.D.Lippiat@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is mutually exclusive with

BIOL3112	Advanced Topics for Biological Sciences 1
BMSC3143	Advanced Topics in Pharmacology I
BMSC3145	Advanced Topics in Human Physiology I
BMSC3146	Advanced Topics in Medical Sciences I
MICR3120	Advanced Topics in Microbiology 1

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

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Objectives

To introduce students to a range of research topics in the broad field of neuroscience, and develop their ability to collate, critically analyse, and describe scientific information.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- have a knowledge of current research in a range of topics in the biomedical sciences chosen from the list of topics presented, and with reference to their programme specialisms, subject interests and career intentions.

Syllabus

The module will consist of a number of "advanced topic units", each of which will contain a series of lectures +/- other teaching sessions relating to a particular research topic within the field of biomedical sciences. Students will attend, and do additional reading on, at least 5 of these ATUs.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
e-Lecture	25	1.00	25.00
Interactive Lecture	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			170.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Reading lists will be provided in association with each lecture as a starting point for self-directed learning around the material in each ATU. An average of 5 hours additional reading/revision is allocated to each lecture.

Independent online learning: 10 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student attendance at lectures will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice. At level 3, and in light of the extensive reading around the topics that is required, continuous assessment will not be appropriate for most ATUs.

This module is mutually exclusive with other Advanced topics modules in this semester within the faculty of Biological sciences.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	Essay	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
Online Time-Limited assessment	24 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 website

Last updated: 23/07/2024

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