| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
|---|---|
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
To provide an advanced level of information on:
•The cellular anatomy, biochemistry and function of the human central nervous system.
•The biological and molecular genetic basis of a number of different diseases of the human nervous system, and their clinical manifestations.
•Both current and novel approaches used to treat diseases of the nervous system
To further develop students skills with respect to:
•critical analysis of scientific literature and current developments in the treatment of mental and neurological illnesses.
•interpersonal interaction and team working,
•planning and writing of essays
In Summary:
This module is taught by clinicians and basic scientists from various Institutes within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The first part of the module provides an overview of the cellular anatomy, biochemistry and function of the human central nervous system, providing a framework to help understand the second part – preclinical and clinical lectures together with molecular pathology will highlight the various diseases associated with the CNS.
Basic neuroanatomy and neuroimaging techniques (3 lectures)
Clinical aspects and molecular basis of mood Disorders, psychosis and addiction (9 lectures)
Clinical and molecular aspects of common neurodegenerative disorders (13 lectures)
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Academic Staff Contact Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 175:00 | 175:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 | 25:00 |
Lectures will provide students with key information. Tutorials will encourage increased understanding of the material through discussion. Private study will allow students to extend their knowledge through reading of journal articles and other recommended references.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 80 | Unseen examination (2 essays from a choice of 4). |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 20 | Extended Essay |
The examination will test students’ knowledge, understanding and written communication skills.
Essay will test ability to review scientific paper.
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