ANAT20040 Neurosciences

Academic Year 2022/2023

This course is designed to provide good general knowledge of the gross and microscopic structure, physiology and biochemistry of the central nervous system. How the brain and spinal cord co-ordinate the organism's interactions with the external environment is explained and control of the internal processes in the body is examined with emphasis on control of movement, processing of sensory information, and influence over other organ systems in response to needs of the organism. Emphasis will also be given to regions of the nervous system known to have a role in neurologic and psychiatric illness. This module forms part of the core curriculum for the MB BCh BAO degree in medicine.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognise, describe and compare structures in the brain and spinal cord;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental arrangement of the central nervous system;
3. Discuss aspects of function of the brain and spinal cord.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

28
Tutorial

5
Practical

10
Computer Aided Lab

4
Autonomous Student Learning

73
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; anatomy practicals; case-based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANSC30150 - Animal Physiology II, ANSC30170 - Animal Physiology I, PHYS20020 - Neurophysiology

Equivalents:
Neurosciences (MDSA20040)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Exit examination (MCQ and essay format) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70
Continuous Assessment: Assignment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor James Jones Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mark Pickering Lecturer / Co-Lecturer