*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
This unit provides an understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system. Content of the unit covers developmental neurobiology, functional systems (for example, somatosensory, motor and visual systems) and regional neuroanatomy. Students will gain an understanding of the normal function of the nervous system, effects of pathological lesions, neurodegeneration and regeneration. Where appropriate, experimental cellular and developmental neuroscience will be introduced to enhance understanding and so that students have some appreciation of contemporary research topics. Some practical sessions will be conducted in parallel with specific lecture topics.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: In-course assessment (40%), 2-hr written end-of-semester exam (60%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 32 hours lectures, approximately 15 hours practicals
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle, P Beauty Point. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Y Hong Kong.
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