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NEUR40120

Academic Year 2024/2025

Principles of Neuroscience (NEUR40120)

Subject:
Neuroscience
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Professor Oliver Blacque
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module forms part of the core curriculum for the B.Sc. Neuroscience degree. The module introduces the student to all aspects of the nervous system, particularly the central nervous system. Major concepts of the nervous system at a molecular, cellular and systems level along with core underlying principles will be discussed. The module will begin by describing electrical signalling by nerve cells, sensory receptors, development of the nervous system, motor function and leading up to higher cortical functions such as cognition and memory. In addition students will be introduced to the special senses and diseases of the nervous system such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should have an understanding of: 1. Development of the nervous system 2. Electrical signaling in nerve cells and synaptic transmission 3. Sensory receptors and special senses 4. Motor and higher cortical function 5. Introduction to some diseases of the nervous system.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Autonomous Student Learning

170
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures; active/task-based learning;; enquiry & problem-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
NEUR20050 - Principles of Neuroscience

Additional Information:
Only open to the MSc in Behavioural Neuroscience programme


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Mid term MCQ Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): Exit exam MCQ End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback given individually to students where requested

Name Role
Dr Olga Baron Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Gary Brennan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Caroline Herron Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor John O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Sean Quinlan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
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