Courses / Modules / BIOL6034 Systems Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 7
Module lead: Herman Wijnen
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

This module seeks 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; research into the mechanisms underlying learning & memory; and analyses of neural circuits controlling behaviour. Following this module, students will be expected to be able to integrate their understanding of cellular properties into coherent concepts of system level functions and be able to evaluate examples of current research in this field.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Formal lectures, research paper workshops and independent study of selected reference materials

Study time
Type	Hours
Lecture	24
Independent Study	122
Workshops	4
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

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

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Written assessment	65%
Literature review with presentation	35%

Referral

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

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Literature review with presentation	35%
Written assessment	65%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External