School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-30020 Neurobiological Basis of Brain Disease  
Co-ordinator: Prof Chris Exley    Room: LJ0.06, Tel:34080  
Teaching Team:  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
Biology Major (Level 3)
Biology Minor (Level 3)
Human Biology Dual Honours (Level 3)
Human Biology Minor (Level 3)
Neuroscience Minor (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
None
Barred Combinations
Biology students may not take this module with LSC-30003 Applied Insect Ecology.
Description

The lectures in this module will review the occurrence, cause, aetiology and neuropathology of a number of common neurodegenerative diseases and neurobiological conditions. The lecture material will be complemented by a number of Clinical Presentations which will stress the clinical aspects of neurodegenerative disease.
Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.

http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/lsc-30020/lists
Aims
To use knowledge of the symptoms and underlying causes of brain diseases and disorders to further understand the workings of the brain and central nervous system in health and disease.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, successful students will be able to:
  1. Describe a range of diseases of the central nervous system including symptoms and possible treatments.
  2. Understand the relationship between structure and function in the major regions of the human nervous system.
  3. Describe the role of several neurotransmitters in normal and abnormal brain function.
  4. Appreciate the role of the neurologist in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders.
  5. Research a chosen topic on a given aspect of brain disease.
Study hours
17 hours lectures
7.5 hours Clinical Presentations
30 hours for in-course assessment(private study and writing)
95.5 hours private study
Description of Module Assessment
1: Essay weighted 25%
ESSAY
An essay of 2000 words
2: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 75%
UNSEEN EXAM - 2 HOURS
End of module 2 Hour exam consisting of 2 essays from a choice of 5.
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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