Fundamentals of Neuroscience
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR1040 | Pharmacy | 1 | 20 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- PHAR1040
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
This module aims to give a broad understanding of the field of neuroscience. Within the module students the will cover the cells of the nervous system and how they function. They will learn basic neuropharmacology, and how neurotransmitters and drugs work act on the nervous system. Lectures will include gross anatomy of the brain and nervous system, and how structures within the brain form different functional systems. By the end of the module the students will know how disease can affect these systems and basic aspects of biological psychology. The module is primarily lecture based, with formative practical sessions to aid understanding.
Target Students
Optional module for BPharm Year One students
Classes
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 22 weeks
- One 3-hour laboratory each week for 4 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Lab report
- 40% Examsys (1-hour): Examsys (semester 1)
- 40% Examsys (1-hour): Examsys (semester 2)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Learning Outcomes
MLO1: Distinguish cells that make up the nervous system, including neurons and glial. (C2-Understanding)
MLO2: Describe the basic neurotransmitters, their receptors and functions, including basic neuropharmacology. (C2-Understanding)
MLO3: Identify major structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous system. (C1-Remembering)
MLO4: Recognize behavioral outcomes of the nervous system. (C4-Analysis)
MLO5: Complete the analysis of the physiological effects of neruroscience concepts in a laboratory setting. (P4-Mechanism)
Conveners
- Dr Sue Mian Then