Exploring Neural Circuits and Systems (BMSC90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 1
Overview
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Neuroscience research is characterized by the breadth of its conceptual and technical approaches; students will discuss and debate a wide variety modern neuroscience research programs with leading neuroscience researchers. The focus is on research directed at understanding neural function at the level of circuits and systems. In-depth consideration of these programs will examine what dictates the choices of model systems and methods of analysis; what sort of technical and analytical skills researchers need to conduct their research; the factors that limits progress in the research programs, and what opportunities exit for the translation of research discoveries into therapies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe and discuss the key elements and phases of an investigation into a research question in modern neuroscience.
- Design, explain, and defend experimental approaches to research problems in fundamental and applied neuroscience research.
- Evaluate the different options and approaches for quantifying neural structure and function in experimental investigations.
- Explain and critique the significance, current status, and potential impacts of current research paradigms in neuroscience research.
- Identify key challenges in establishing research programs and delivering research outputs.
Generic skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and constructively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment
- Time management, self-regulation, project management and problem-solving skills
- The ability to collect, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate authentic scientific data
- The ability to communicate with varied audiences and stakeholders using appropriate written, oral and visual communication skills
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students should have completed an undergraduate degree in a biomedical science, bioengineering, or bioscience discipline.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
8 Weekly reports on research presentations
| From Week 2 to Week 10 | 80% |
Research Position Application and project proposal.
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Peter Kitchener Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hrs per week in the form of lectures, seminars or discussion groups Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science Course Master of Biomedical Science
Last updated: 4 March 2025