Courses / Modules / BIOL3020 Systems Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 6
Module lead: Herman Wijnen
Academic year: 2024-25

Module overview

The aim of this module is to expose students to research level studies in a number of areas related to the function of the nervous system, necessary to understand the pathophysiology of neurological conditions. The course will describe CNS development, and the structure and functions of neural cell populations. Following this, research into the mechanisms underlying learning & memory will be discussed, as will analyses of neural circuits controlling behaviour.

Linked modules

BIOL2010 OR BIOL2051 OR BIOL2052 OR MEDI2046

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Principally via lectures, supported by informal discussions with lecturers and study of selected reference materials

Study time
Type	Hours
Lecture	24
Independent Study	126
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Purves et al., (2017). Neuroscience. Sinauer.

Mark F. Bear et al., (2020). Neuroscience exploring the brain. Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Gazzaniga et al., (2019). cognitive neuroscience the biology of the mind. W.W. Norton & Company.

Liqun Luo (2020). Principles of Neurobiology. Garland Science.

Assessment

Summative

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

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Written assessment	100%

Referral

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

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Written assessment	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External