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On completion of this module students should be able to:1. Describe in details the molecular basis of neurotransmitter release and transport; 2. Be able to critically evaluate current research relating to neurotransmitter metabolism, transport and neuronal signaling; 3. Discuss the relationship between neurotransmitter systems and psychiatric disorders
Indicative Module Content:Lecture list:
1. Neurotransmission; Energy metabolism in the brain
2. Monoamine neurotransmitters and receptors
3. Excitatory and Inhibitory Neurotransmitters and receptors
4. Vesicular transporters
5. Plasma membrane transporters
6. Tutorial transporters
7. The neurocentric view of epilepsy
8. “Supporting” cells in epilepsy
9. Tutorial epilepsy
10. Serotonin/monoamine theory of depression
11. Drug addiction
12. Tutorial depression & addiction
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 102 |
It is recommended that students taking this module will have successfully completed BMOL30040 or other modules with equivalent learning outcomes
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: 2-hour written essay examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | Yes | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be given to students through VLE following grading of the exam outlining expected answers (bullet point model answers) and criteria for different grade categories (e.g. rubrics). If requested, individual feedback will be given to students post-assessment.
Name | Role |
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Dr Gary Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |