Neuroscience and Behaviour (C1087)
Neuroscience and Behaviour
Module C1087
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the nervous system, including basic neurophysiology, neuroanatomy and the relationship to sensing the world and guiding action.
Understand how animal behaviours can be explained in terms of evolution and fitness (the ‘why’ questions) as well as in terms of bodies, environments and brains (the ‘how’ questions).
Describe a series of neuro-ethological case-studies that highlight the evolutionary and mechanistic explanations of important behaviours.
Demonstrate skills in critical reading of scientific literature, including interpreting figures and understanding diverse experimental approaches.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 8 | 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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 22022022022 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00100100100 |
| Spring Semester | Online Interactive | 1 hour | 11011011011 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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