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Complex Functions in Neuroscience (NEUR30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Dr Stuart Mazzone
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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The subject explores the complexities of integrated neuroscience by focusing on examples of major sensory systems, and on complex brain functions involved in language, numeracy and other areas of cognition. These processes are considered from the perspective of normal brain operation, the organisation of neural circuitry and from an examination of the abnormalities underlying neurological disorders.
Intended learning outcomes
The students should:
1. Develop a deep insight into how the brain performs some of its complex functions.
2. Develop an awareness of the major research achievements in understanding complex brain functions and the major outstanding questions.
3. Become familiar with the range of technologies and cutting-edge research for investigating brain operation.
4. Understand the organisation of brain circuits and the interactions of regional brain responses, through exploration of normal and clinical neuroscience settings.
Generic skills
Students should have the opportunity to enhance their capacity to integrate and communicate knowledge from a wide variety of technological origins and theoretical stances. On completion of this subject, students should have developed their capacity for independent critical thought, rational enquiry and self-directed learning.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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NEUR30003 | Principles of Neuroscience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A MCQ test
| Mid semester | 20% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 65% |
A written assignment
| Mid semester | 15% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Stuart Mazzone Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week , 3 x two hour workshops over the semester and 2 x online workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Stuart Mazzone
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Purves et al. Neuroscience 4th edition, 2008 Sinauer
Squire et al. Fundamental Neuroscience 4 edition, 2013, Elsevier
Kandel et al. Principles of Neural Science 5 edition, 2014, McGraw-Hill
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the NG BSc, BBiomed, pre-2008 BSc, pre-2008 BASc, pre-2008 BBiomedSc.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Neuroscience Major Physiology Major Neuroscience Major Physiology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024