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    Overview

    A seminar series exploring research frontiers in neurophysiology through the study of contemporary papers from the scientific literature in each topic area.

    This paper focuses on the physiology of the nervous system at the cellular, molecular and systems levels.

    About this paper

    Paper title Neurophysiology
    Subject Physiology
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,797.86
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Eligibility
    Students accepted into the BSc(Hons), PGDipSc or MSc programmes in Physiology.
    400-level students in other programmes may be eligible; please contact the Course Convener.

    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
    View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact

    phsl.400@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Convener: Professor Colin Brown
    Note: The teaching staff list will be updated. See the 'more information' link above for details.

    Paper Structure

    The paper will be taught over eight weeks (typically in the first semester), including three modules, each consisting of two 3-hour interactive seminar sessions. See the 'more information' link above for details about lecture topics.

    Assessment: Final examination comprises 100% of the final grade; the format is 'open book', writing three in-depth essays, to be submitted online.

    Textbooks

    Readings consist of original research articles.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Acquire deep knowledge and understanding of the physiology of the nervous system in the context of recent research
    • Develop high intellectual appreciation of the value of research to generating new knowledge, including critical evaluation, interpretation, deductive reasoning and rigour
    • Develop oral and written scientific communication skills

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 14:00-14:50 9
    Friday 10:00-12:50 9-12, 15-16, 18-20
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