Brain development and memory (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr Nikki Rickard
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will: 1. understand that the development of the brain involves a complex series of cellular and subcellular interactions that are genetically programmed; 2. appreciate that the heritability of brain development (and hence behaviour) raises important ethical considerations; 3. understand how prenatal and postnatal brain development can be influenced by environmental factors; and 4. understand the biochemical and cellular basis of human memory, and the biological factors that influence memory consolidation and retrieval. Additional objectives involve fostering skills that will be useful to graduates of Behavioural Neuroscience. To this end, students, at the completion of the course, will: 5. be able to critically appraise the application of scientific data to issues that affect society; and 6. have attained a satisfactory level of competence in oral and written presentations.
Assessment: Mid-semester examination (short answer and/or MCQ, 1.5 hour): 30% + End of semester examination (short answer and/or MCQ, 2 hour): 40% + Paper presentation in class: 10% + Written report (1000 words): 20%
Prerequisites: BMS1052 or PHY2011 or equivalent by permission
Prohibitions: PSY3102
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