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Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides students with further knowledge of the physiology, pharmacology and function of the nervous system. Students will learn the cellular physiology of neural circuits in detail, contemporary techniques used to study the nervous system, select neurological disorders and their pharmacological treatments. In addition, students will learn how to critically review original neuroscience research.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Neuroscience; Human Science and Neuroscience major sequences
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe the cellular, molecular and/or genetic principles relevant to nervous system function.; (2) describe selected research techniques used to study the nervous system; (3) explain the physiological and behavioural mechanisms of selected neurological disorders, as well as the experimental models used to study them, and their pharmacological treatments; and (4) critically review and comment on original neuroscience research in a journal club article manuscript format.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) exam; (2) journal club article manuscript; and (3) in semester quizzes. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Jamie Beros
Unit rules
Prerequisites
PHYL2002 Physiology of Cells
or PHYL2245 Physiology of Cells
or IMED2002 Blood and Drugs
or PHAR2220 Human Pharmacology or equivalent units
Advisable prior study
Level 1 psychology PSYC1101.
PHAR2210 Foundations of Pharmacology
Contact hours
Lectures: 2 x 45 min per week

Tutorial: 6 x 45 minute tutorials per semester
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.