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On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Understand the anatomy of sensory pathways and sensory receptors
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the optics and physiology of vision
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the physiology of cutaneous receptors, hearing and balance, gustation and olfaction.
3. Provide experience of computer aided learning.
4. Learn skills in communicating neuroscience concepts in a clear and scientific manner.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 69 |
Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 2 |
Total | 110 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Essay on topic from Module | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Examination: Final Exam in Exam period at end trimester on all topics covered | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Class Test: MCQ Exam | Unspecified | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
MCQ exam results individual feedback. Essay feedback individual
Name | Role |
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Dr Olga Baron | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Nuala Brady | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Caroline Herron | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |