Course overview
This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge to investigate how molecular and cellular processes contribute to nervous system development and function. The course will extend knowledge of ion channels, receptors and cell signalling and how these processes contribute to functions such as sensory perception, homeostasis, cognition, learning and memory. Learners will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the integration of nervous system structure and function to explain complex brain behaviour. The course aligns with the programs intent to provide foundational knowledge and critical thinking, research, and scientific communications skills relevant to cellular and systems neurobiology.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and describe key membrane channels, ion transport mechanisms, and electrical signalling in neurons
- Demonstrate understanding of the cellular processes that underlie development of the nervous system
- Identify and examine components of the nervous system that enable the detection and processing of sensory information
- Identify and examine components of the nervous system that contribute to cognition, learning and memory, emotion and motivation
- Acquire, read, interpret and synthesise research articles and case studies related to cellular and systems neurobiology
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