PHY3111

Sensation and movement ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Ramesh Rajan

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Explores cutting-edge research in brain function in sensation and movement in humans. The emphasis will be on the way the brain functions normally to analyse sensory information and to evoke movement, and how brain damage leads to clinical dysfunction of sensation or movement. Details current research ideas on normal function and dysfunction in this area, and new methodologies. Emphasis is on assisted self directed learning and project based learning.

Assessment: In-semester assessment: 60% (will consist of journal-club oral presentations, practical class reports and an in-semester test) + End of semester written theory examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical per week.

Prerequisites: Any two of PHY2011, PHY2021 and PHY2032, or both BMS1052 and either BMS2031 or BND2011, or permission

Prohibitions: PHY3062