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NEUR3904: Integrative Neuroscience (Advanced)

This unit encompasses the material taught in NEUR3004. Advanced students perform a research project and write a journal article in the form of a short communication. BMedSc degree students: You must have successfully completed BMED2401 and an additional 12cp from BMED240X before enrolling in this.

Code NEUR3904
Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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ANAT2X10 or BMED2402 or BMED2403 or BMED2406 or MEDS2001 or PHSI2X05 or PHSI2X07 and an annual average mark of 70 or above in the previous year
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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NEUR3004 and NEUR4001
Assumed knowledge:
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Students who have not successfully completed an introductory neuroscience course are advised to familiarise themselves with the content in Bear, Connors and Paradiso "Exploring the Brain".

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Develop an in depth understanding of a subfield of neuroscientific literature
  • LO2. Develop an in depth awareness of the process of performing scientific research.
  • LO3. Develop your critical evaluation skills.
  • LO4. Develop your capacity to integrate information from a variety of sources.
  • LO5. Gain an awareness of ethical issues which need to be considered in the conduct of scientific research.
  • LO6. Develop your written communication skills.
  • LO7. Develop your ability to perform effective searches of online Databases
  • LO8. Show an ability to think creatively about a research problem
  • LO9. Develop your ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with others from a range of backgrounds.
  • LO10. Develop your ability to defend your point of view based on evidence.

Unit outlines

Unit outlines will be available 2 weeks before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.