Neurodegenerative Disease

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that are believed to underlie many of these neurodegenerative diseases.
• Be able to use this understanding to predict avenues of therapeutic intervention.
• Be aware of the various means by which neurones respond to stressful situations and execute homeostatic and neuronal death processes.
• Discuss current research in this field and how it promotes further understanding of the underlying pathogeneses of diseases covered.
• Be aware of the pathological hallmarks that characterise the common neurodegenerative diseases.

The neurobiology that underpins the aetiology and pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disease has been a focus of intense and exciting research activity over the last several decades. The course is largely a research-led unit whereby the contributing staff will where possible, lecture on topics that are their own research interests.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, research-led seminars, independent study including reading and appraisal of research articles, and MCQs to inform you of your progress in learning throughout the module.

Assessment strategy

Final written examination (75% of total module mark)

Multiple choice test (25% of total module mark)

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.