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On completion of this module students should be able to:1. have an understanding of integrated nervous control of movement and higher cortical functions such as memory, emotion, behaviour and sleep.2. have an understanding of motor reflexes and posture as well as how dysfunction of the motor system affects these parameters.3. Provide experience of computer aided learning.4. Learn skills in basic physiological experimentation and recording and writing laboratory reports on such experimentation in a clear and scientific manner.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 66 |
Total | 110 |
Students should have a basic understanding of neurophysiology including neurone to neurone communication. Modules such as BMOL20040 or equivalent are recommended.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: end of semester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Lab Report: Practical write-up + MCQ exam | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback is provided for the practical write-up assessments (post-submission)
Name | Role |
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Dr Gary Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Caroline Herron | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |