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SL22143: Neuroscience for Psychology

[Page last updated: 15 May 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: Department of Life Sciences
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWSI 10%, EXCB 90%
Assessment Detail:
  • Examination 1 (EXCB 50%)
  • Coursework (CWSI 10%)
  • Examination 2 (EXCB 40%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take SL12002
Learning Outcomes: Analyse key neuronal molecular mechanisms through data analysis
Compare the different cell types that compose the nervous system
Delineate and distinguish the mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses of the major classes of centrally acting drugs
Describe the fundamental properties of neurotransmitters and their functions in the CNS
Describe the mechanisms and molecular basis of synaptic transmission and neuronal signal transduction
Explain the proposed aetiology and pathology of major disease states affecting the brain
Outline the fundamental steps in the development of the nervous system


Synopsis: Develop a fundamental understanding of the cellular composition of the nervous system, the molecular basis of its functional activity and the actions of relevant drugs. You will acquire knowledge of the physiology, pathology and pharmacology of the nervous system and its diseases; neuronal development; molecular and chemical basis of electrical signalling and synaptic transmission. Through data interpretation you will analyse measurements of key neuronal mechanisms.

Content: Physiology, pathology and pharmacology of the brain. The essential neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the normal brain will be examined in depth. The pathology and aetiology of major neurological and psychiatric disorders will be described and the major groups of centrally-acting drugs will be discussed in terms of mechanism of action and therapeutic uses. A detailed molecular analysis of neurons and different glial types. Molecular aspects of neuronal development. Molecular and chemical basis of electrical signalling between neurons. Overview of neurotransmitters, receptors, ion channels, including basic molecular aspects of the major classes. An introduction to more advanced aspects of neuroscience, including neuropeptides, synaptic plasticity and neurodegeneration.

Skills: N/A

Aims: N/A

Course availability:

SL22143 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Psychology

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