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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the neurobiology of psychotic, neurotic and mood disorders and review current therapeutic approaches to their treatment.
2. Describe the neurobiology of neurodegenerative disorders and their treatment.
3. Explain the role of excessive neural activity in epilepsy and ischaemia and assess current therapeutic approaches employed to treat these brain disorders.
4. Describe the pharmacology of anaesthetic and analgesic drug classes.
5. Demonstrate laboratory skills in line with the practical component of the module.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 0 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 24 |
Practical | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 61 |
Total | 110 |
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Learning Recommendations:It is recommended that students taking this module have an understanding of the autonomic nervous system and are familiar with the basic principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics).
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Not yet recorded. |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Students will be given individual feedback on their lab reports.
Name | Role |
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Dr Olga Baron | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Gary Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor John Crean | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Keith Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Paula Ventura da Silva | Tutor |