Current Topics in Neuroscience (822C1)
Current Topics in Neuroscience
Module 822C1
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Current Topics in Neuroscience is based on the Neuroscience seminar series, and related research seminars at the University. Students should attend at least one seminar per week, and take concise notes summarising the main questions and findings, along with critical comments from the candidate or others raised in discussion or publications. In addition, there will be two student led discussions per term, with student presentations on key current topics, based either on the University seminars or recent publications. These should be accompanied by a fuller report on the subject.
Module learning outcomes
Summarise and critically evaluate a research seminar, identifying the main questions and findings
Write a concise report, explaining the findings reported in a seminar for a non-specialist reader, and relating them to contemporary literature
Present and critically discuss current research in a seminar
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 60.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | A2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T2 Week 11 (40 hours) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10000010000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00010101010 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Ruth Staras
Convenor, Assess convenor
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