BRAIN, MIND AND BEHAVIOUR
BIO3BMB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore contemporary neurophysiology, with the emphasis on the process of experimental discovery. The subject will cover functional anatomy of the brain and neural imaging, synaptic integration, computational characteristics of neuronal circuits, information processing in the visual system, and higher functions such as sleep, learning, memory and movement control. The practical component aims to complement the theory and consolidate experimental skills. Class discussion on current topics and controversies in neuroscience will be delivered from a multidisciplinary perspective.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christine Kettle
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHA2PGA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Principles of Neural Science | Recommended | Kandel, ER, Schwartz, JH and Jessell TM 2000 | 4TH ED, MCGRAW HILL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the role of neurotransmitter systems in the operation of the central nervous system and describe how neural activity may explain behaviour
- Activities:
- Taught in lectures, applied during tutorials, and assessed in exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Articulate the scientific and experimental nature of physiology
- Activities:
- Explained in lectures, applied in pracs, and assessed in exam and prac interview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
03. Demonstrate basic dexterity with a range of instrumentation and experimental techniques
- Activities:
- Applied during pracs and assessed in prac interview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Evaluate experimental design and interpret data, and constructively criticise own and others' results
- Activities:
- Discussed during tutorials, applied in pracs, and assessed in article presentations and prac interview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
05. Present a balanced position between the reductionist's view and a holistic context
- Activities:
- Explained in lectures, discussed during tutorials, and assessed in article presentations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Relate neurobiology to disciplines other than physiology, such as artificial intelligence, psychology and ethology
- Activities:
- Taught in lectures, exercised during pracs, assessed in exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
07. Express and promote ethical awareness
- Activities:
- Demonstrated during pracs and article presentations, assessed during prac interview
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christine Kettle
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book chapter (1000 words per author) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| End of semester written exam (2 hours) | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Group presentation (40 mins) (250 word equiv per student) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 07 | |
| Chapter review (500words) | 20 | 01, 02, 06, 07 | |
| Chapter summary and questions (500 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 06 |