Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
The purpose of this course is to build on the student's previous learning in the biomedical science sub-discipline of Neuroscience. Lecturers with research interests in various areas of neuroscience will use their systems, cellular and molecular expertise to provide the student with knowledge, understanding and laboratory experiences concerning anatomical, biochemical and physiological features of the nervous system. Particular emphasis will be placed on neuronal function, plasticity and degeneration, on various neurotransmitters, on the topographical organisation of the central nervous system and on methods to study the nervous system. Students will be introduced to some of the most relevant, unanswered questions and the latest research evidence for the selected areas.
| Objectives | The objective of this course is to provide the student with knowledge, understanding and laboratory experiences concerning anatomical, biochemical and physiological features of neuronal function, plasticity and degeneration, on various neurotransmitters, on the topographical organisation of the central nervous system and on methods to study the nervous system. | ||||||
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| Content | 1) Neurotransmission: neurotransmitter synthesis and release. Post-synaptic receptors and signal transduction. 2) Neuroanatomy: a basic review of brain and spinal cord anatomy. 3) Preparations in neuroscience: covering principles of experimental design for studies in neuroscience and will include some examples of reduced animal preparations. 4) Specific research topics including the vestibular system, pain, autonomic nervous system an immune system interactions, Parkinson's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke, ageing, neuromodulators, addiction and neural basis of mood states |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||
| Transition | Not applicable | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Successful completion of Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Newcastle) Years 1 and 2 program | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Laboratory Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for HUBS3403 |