NEUR8704 Neuroscience Essay
| Offered By | John Curtin School of Medical Research |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Neuroscience |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2011, First Semester, 2011, Autumn Session, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, Spring Session, 2011, Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, and Spring Session, 2012 |
| Unit Value Range | 6 units to 12 units |
| Course Description | Students will define an essay topic in discussion with the course-coordinator and an academic mentor. The course involves researching the scientific literature relevant to the topic and writing a detailed review |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will demonstrate an advanced understanding and critical analysis of a specific field of neuroscience including the current state of research in the field, a theoretical understanding of the underlying techniques; and a conceptual understanding of potential avenues to advance the knowledge in the field. Students will have gained skills which enable them to interpret, synthesize and critically analyse the published literature; have enhanced scientific processing and research skills in experimental design, as well as information literacy, oral and written communication skills, and will have the ability to apply the knowledge to new problems. |
| Indicative Assessment | A written essay and oral presentation of the information |
| Workload | Expected work-load is a minimum of 10 hrs/week, including 1-2 contact hours/week with academic mentor as required. |
| Eligibility | Science degree with credit average or better, or MBBS. |
| Consent Required | Permission from course co-ordinator |
| Indicative Reading List | Nature Neuroscience, Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Neurophysiology |
| Academic Contact | Dr Anna Cowan |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
