Module - LIFE2071 - Neurobiology of Disease

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Module - LIFE2071 - Neurobiology of Disease

Programme	SoLS - Life Sciences Modules Database (Level 2) C741 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1) C742 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
Year	Select a new weight: https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91954/year_lookup/XXIDXX Year 2026/2027
Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91954/year_lookup/XXIDXX HEFCE Biochemistry benchmarks Royal Society of Biology RSB Biochemistry subject specific outcomes
Module Code	LIFE2071
Credits	20

Total Credits:

20.00

Level:

Target Students:

Compulsory for students taking degrees in Neuroscience. Optional for students taking other degrees in Life Sciences

Summary Of Content:

There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Provide an understanding of the underlying neurophysiology and pathology associated with several common CNS disorders and the neuropharmacology of currently available medication.

This module describes the neurotransmitters and pathways involved in normal brain function and provides a broad understanding of how changes in these contribute to abnormal function. The module also explains the pharmacological mechanism of drugs used to treat these CNS disorders.

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This module will provide an understanding of the underlying neurophysiology and pathology associated with several common CNS disorders and the neuropharmacology of currently available medication.

Education Aims:

Offering School:

Life Sciences

Convenor:

Name
Prof Kevin Charles Francis Fone

Semester
Spring UK

Taught Semesters:

Requisites:

Subject	Course Title
LIFE1032	Human Physiology
LIFE1033	Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Additional Requirements:

N/A

Method and Frequency of Class:

Activity	Number of Weeks	Number of sessions	Duration of a session
Lecture	12 weeks	1 week	1 hour
Seminar	4 weeks	1 week	1 hour

Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester.

Method of Assessment:

Assessment Type	Weight	Requirements
Exam 1	100.00	ROGO - 2 hours
Exam 1	100.00	ROGO - 2 hours

Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester.

Assessment Period:

Assessed by end of Spring Semester


	Learning Outcome:
		Students will gain confidence and skills in using the biological literature. Their study skills will be enhanced. Their knowledge of statistical tolls and methods will be reinforced and developed, and, through designing their own experiments, they will learn to build statistical principles into their experimental methodologies. Through writing their major dissertation, they will learn to collate information from multiple sources, and describe a field clearly and concisely, revealing the state of present knowledge and prospects for future developments.

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