6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Co-requisites
Must be enrolled in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degree programs)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced with Honours
Prohibitions
Synopsis
This unit consists of an introduction to human nervous system which ranges in scope from the operations of individual nerve cells at the molecular level to the generation of complex cognitive behaviours. The unit will provide students with an essential overview of the human nervous system and it will also serve as a foundation for more specialised studies in neurobiology or cognitive science.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Describe the fundamental concepts of nervous system organisation and communication;
- Have gained some insight into how the brain enables us to sense our environment and to move, feel, think and communicate with others;
- Describe how the human brain and behaviour evolved;
- Explain how behaviour can be influenced by genetic makeup, environmental and social factors and drugs; and
- Acquire some basic skills in obtaining, interpreting and presenting scientific data.
Assessment
NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
- Theory examination (60%) (20% in semester assessment, 40% end of semester (3 hours)) (Hurdle)
- Practical work (4 worksheets and quizzes) (40%) (Hurdle)
A pass in the final examination must be obtained to pass the unit.