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BIOS1171: Neuroscience (2013 - Semester 1)
| Unit: | BIOS1171: Neuroscience (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Junior |
| Faculty/School: | Biomedical Science |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Dr Huang, Jin
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| Session options: | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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| Campus: | Cumberland |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Prohibitions: | BIOS1137 Introductory Neuroscience, BIOS2103 Neurosciences for Physiotherapists |
| Brief Handbook Description: | This unit of study includes fundamental concepts of nervous system organization and function. Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord is studied using models to understand the cortical and subcortical pathways as well as integrating centres that control movement and posture. The physiology component introduces students to mechanisms of signal generation and transmission, basic mechanisms of spinal reflexes, the function of the somatosensory and autonomic nervous system and motor control. Case studies aimed at identifying simple neural problems associated with sensory and motor systems are specifically designed for students following professional preparation degrees. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | None. |
| Lecturer/s: |
Dr Camp, Aaron
Dr Freeman, Alan Dr Holsinger , Damian Dr Knight, Peter Dr Mor, David Dr Huang, Jin |
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| Timetable: | BIOS1171 Timetable | |||||||||||||||
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| T&L Activities: | 3hr lectures, 2hr practicals/week |
| Assessment Description: |
mid semester exam (40%), end semester exam (60%) _______________________________________________________________________________________ The examinable material in this unit consists of all content presented in the lectures, tutorials, and practical classes. There will be four assessments, two of which will contribute to your final result. The timing, format, and contribution of the assessments are as follows: Week 5/6 - Online self-test - 0% Week 7 - Mid-semester exam - 1 hr (plus 10 min reading time) - Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 40% Week 13/14 - Online self-test - 0% Week 15/16 - End-semester exam - 2 hr (plus 10 min reading time) - MCQs and short-answer questions - 60% ONLINE SELF-TEST ASSESSMENTS During the semester, you will be given online self-test assessments. These assessments will not count towards your final grade in the unit. However, you are advised to treat each assessment as if it were formal. After studying the topics in detail, do the assessment without interruption and without looking up the answers in your notes or textbooks. In this way you will gain a precise indication of how satisfactory your study has been and of which areas need more attention. MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATION • The Bio-electricity self-directed tutorial is examinable. • All content presented in the lectures in weeks 1 to 5 inclusive are examinable. • All content presented in the tutorials and practical classes in weeks 1 to 6 inclusive are examinable. • The case studies in the week 7 Pain tutorial are not examinable in the mid-semester examination. The concepts in that tutorial will, however, be very useful in your study of pain and should be thoroughly understood. END-SEMESTER EXAMINATION • All content presented in the lectures, tutorials, and practical classes throughout the semester are examinable, with an emphasis on content presented since the mid-semester examination. You will find it difficult to reach a satisfactory standard if you leave your study until the last minute. Only if you learn your work as it is presented will you be able to use the simple early material to assist in understanding the more complex later material. |
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Note: Students are expected to have a personal copy of all books listed.
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