2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BMSC2129 Advanced Concepts in Neuroscience

40 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Clare Tweedy
Email: C.Tweedy@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

First year of a programme in SBMS, or equivalent

Co-requisites

BMSC2315	Team-based solutions to global challenges in human science
BMSC2342	Experimental Skills in Neuroscience

This module is mutually exclusive with

BMSC2127	Advanced Concepts in Biomedical Sciences
BMSC2128	Advanced Concepts in Human Physiology, Physical Activity and
BMSC2130	Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
BMSC2131	Advanced Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Module replaces

Current sem 1 modulesBMSC2118/2123/2124, FOBS 2121/2122/2123, 2125

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module introduces advanced concepts underpinning the study of Neuroscience. This will include the study of neuroanatomy and cellular neuroscience, followed by neurotransmission and neuropharmacology. It will also cover cardiac, circulatory and respiratory physiology as well as the underlying principles of molecular pharmacology. This content builds on topics covered in year 1 of the programme.

Objectives

Learners should have an advanced understanding of the core concepts of the discipline by studying this module and be able to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
On a weekly basis there will be an active learning session which will require learners to actively engage with the concepts and examples presented as pre-recorded screencasts prior to these sessions. The active learning session will allow for consolidation, application and discussion of the topics covered.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Examine neuroanatomy and demonstrate an understanding of complex concepts in cellular neuroscience.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of complex concepts of neurotransmission and mechanism of action of drugs targeting the nervous system, including being able to predict how they may influence behaviour.
3. Synthesise and evaluate complex concepts of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology.
4. Analyse complex principles of molecular pharmacology.
5. Apply the concepts taught within this module to various problems relevant to the field of neuroscience.
6. Explain integration of complex concepts and appreciate the investigative techniques with reference to published literature.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1.The ability to write in a clear, concise, focused and structured manner that is supported by relevant experimental evidence from the published literature
2. Communicate your ideas accurately and effectively, with individuals/and in groups

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
On-line Learning	60	1.00	60.00
Workshop	20	2.00	40.00
Private study hours			300.00
Total Contact hours			100.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Coursework- 5 pages	40.00
Poster Presentation	Coursework-create poster and oral presentation	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		65.00

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	2 hr	35.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		35.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 10/05/2024

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