Behavioural Neuroscience

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the structure of the Brain and Central Nervous System
• evaluate theories regarding the biological control of behaviours such as sleep
• illustrate independent learning by reading material beyond the lecture
• describe experiments in the research area and evaluate how well the research has tested the theories studied in class
• discuss the changes in the brain associated with neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and explain why treatments may be effective

The course is divided into 3 sections: Structure, Function and Application.

The Structure component of the course will examine the structure of the nervous system and the genetic basis of behaviour.

The Function lectures will examine motivated behaviour such as sexual behaviour and ingestive behaviour.

Finally, applied aspects are discussed with reference to addiction and psychiatric disorders.

Teaching and learning methods

The class includes 11 weeks of lectures supported by a core textbook, lecture and video recordings, and a Blackboard website. There will also be model brain workshops and tutorial sessions for revision and exam preparations. You will be expected to attend lectures and do homework exercises e.g. watching a preparatory video prior to a lecture. Throughout the course you will also be expected to read the relevant chapters in the core text and any specified additional readings and to undertake further study using additional "self-identified" resources e.g. journal, library book, or website.

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Foundations of Behavioural Neuroscience. Carlson N. R..

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External