NEUR8701 Readings in Neuroscience
| Offered By | John Curtin School of Medical Research |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Neuroscience |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | This course will provide an advanced level of understanding of current concepts in cellular, molecular and systems neuroscience. The course involves online lectures, "journal club" presentations and discussions. Students will be expected to engage in significant self-directed learning and background research of original neuroscience literature, and become familiar with the broad range of techniques used in neuroscience. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Content-specific and process-specific goals will be achieved by a combination of online lectures, journal-clubs, discussions and a significant component of self-directed learning and research. On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will demonstrate an advanced conceptual understanding of the current knowledge and techniques of cellular, molecular and systems neuroscience. They will have developed enhanced scientific processing and research skills in experimental design, interpretation and critical analysis of primary neuroscience literature, as well as information literacy, oral and written communication. |
| Indicative Assessment | Course assessment will include written critiques of neuroscience journal articles 60%, a journal club presentation (narrated powerpoint) 20%, online quizzes 15% and contribution to online discussions 10% |
| Workload | On-line course, no direct contact hours. Expected work-load is a minimum of 10 hrs/week, including 1-2 hours online lectures, 1 hr Journal Club. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Eligibility | Science degree with 3rd year neuroscience or equivalent. |
| Consent Required | Permission from course co-ordinator |
| Indicative Reading List | Nature Neuroscience, Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Neurophysiology |
| Technology Requirements | Internet-access, computer, facility for audio recordings |
| Academic Contact | Dr Anna Cowan |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
