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2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CPCH5006M Clinical Neuroscience
7.5 creditsClass Size: 95
Module manager: Dr Colin Ferrie
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will:- understand more fully the pathophysiology of neurological disease in childhood;
- be aware of recent advances and controversies in the investigation and management of these conditions.
Syllabus
This module addresses recent advances in the understanding of normal and abnormal neurology.
We look at the new tools for investigating neurological function and review the management of some common neurological problems, including epilepsy and head injury.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 75.00 | ||
Private study
30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance monitoring- VLE-tutorials
- Meeting with tutor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | . | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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: 28/04/2015
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