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Neurons, Brains, Behaviour and Minds (G6086)

Neurons, Brains, Behaviour and Minds

Module G6086

Module details for 2023/24.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module Outline

Neuroscience studies the structure and function of nervous systems, and how they can be related to observable behaviour. This module will cover the fundamentals of how neurons function, communicate, and are arranged; how the nervous system is organised; how different brain regions and functions relate to behaviour; the methods through which modern neuroscience and cognitive science approach the problem of mapping between neural function and behaviour - and the degree to which this has been successful in cases of disorder/disease; and finally discuss how brain function relates to mind.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of neural function

Demonstrate understanding of nervous system development and arrangement

Demonstrate knowledge of key examples of our knowledge of brain-behaviour relationship

Critically discuss recent work linking brain and behaviour

TypeTimingWeighting
Computer Based ExamSemester 1 Assessment75.00%
Coursework25.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
TestT1 Week 6 (1 hour)100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture2 hours11111011111
Autumn SemesterSeminar1 hour11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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