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Brain Imaging and Neural Networks B (NEUR90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
April
Professor Alan Connelly
T: +61 3 9035 7002
Dr Kathy Lefevere-Burd
T: +61 3 9035 7082
Overview
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This subject is an intensive 5 consecutive days program (totalling 28 contact hours) introducing the main principles of brain imaging at whole organ level in humans and animal models. This subject will normally be offered in week 6 of Semester 1, depending on when the Easter Non -Teaching Period occurs (ie between weeks 6 and 9). The subject comprises:
- A series of 16 hour long lectures, each delivered by research experts in the field, covering three broad themes:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Positron Emission Tomography/Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography and
- Invasive Methods for Measuring Brain Activity in Animal Models.
- Basic concepts of each modality are introduced, as well as their major research applications.
- Particular technology advantages and disadvantages are outlined comparatively to highlight specific use and limitations.
- Design and analysis of experiments, as well as practical decisions that must be made in the process are discussed in the context of the various imaging modalities.
- In addition to this, the program includes 12 hours of tutorials in which a group project deepens and consolidates this information through critiquing an imaging research paper. This group project culminates in a class presentation of the group’s conclusions and class discussion at the end of the week. Group memberships are chosen to ensure a relatively uniform mix of background disciplines and experience.
Intended learning outcomes
- On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of contemporary brain imaging technologies and their applications in basic and clinical neuroscience research at an intermediate to advanced level.
- Acquire a basic vocabulary of imaging methods to be able to interact with multi-disciplinary imaging experts when required.
- Develop a capacity to critically analyse the neuroscience research literature using imaging modalities.
- Develop an awareness of potential pitfalls in the imaging field and common errors found in the literature.
- Appreciate the need for and benefit from collaborating with imaging technology experts when setting up experiments using imaging methods.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have developed the following generic skills:
- Critical reading skills at an advanced level.
- Oral communication skills including public speaking and on the interpersonal level.
- Written communication skills at a high level.
- Team work skills and becoming aware of the benefit of collaborating with others.
- High organization and time management skills in short term setting.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Students enrolled through the Florey Department in this subject must also enrol in:
NEUR90007 Design and Analysis for Neurosciences A (12.5)
or
NEUR90008 Design and Analysis for Neurosciences B (6.25)
NEUR90011 Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience A (12.5)
or
NEUR90012 Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience B (6.25)
NEUR900013 Neuroscience of Behaviour & Cognition A (12.5)
or
NEUR900014 Neuroscience of Behaviour & Cognition B (6.25)
Non-allowed subjects
Students cannot enrol in and gain credit for this subject and:
(Students who have completed these CLRS subjects should contact the Course Convenor to discuss exemption from parts of this subject).
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CLRS90017 | Neuroimaging for Clinical Research | July (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
CLRS90026 | Clinical Neuroscience Res. & Imaging | No longer available |
(Students who have completed the above CLRS subjects should contact the Course Convener to discuss exemption from parts of this subject).
Recommended background knowledge
Basic knowledge of first year Physics is desirable but not essential.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Full 5 days attendance, attendance will be taken twice daily and full participation in class exercises, group project, presentation and discussion are required. A minimum 85% attendance is required (=x1); a pro-rata attendance multiplier will apply to total assessment.
- One group oral presentation (total 20 min, 5 min per student) plus class discussion, equivalent to 1,000 words, worth 60% and due by the end of the week.
- One written report equivalent to 2,000 words (in response to online questions) to be submitted by the Monday following the end of teaching (40%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April
Principal coordinator Kathelijne Lefevere Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 28 hours, 16 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 1 April 2019 to 5 April 2019 Last self-enrol date 2 April 2019 Census date 4 April 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 April 2019 Assessment period ends 18 April 2019 April contact information
Professor Alan Connelly
T: +61 3 9035 7002
Dr Kathy Lefevere-Burd
T: +61 3 9035 7082
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Last updated: 3 November 2022