An in-depth study of selected topics in neuroscience.
In ANAT 336 students carry out in-depth research into topics of particular interest to members of our department. In small groups, students are introduced to the research topic and given appropriate training and resources to independently explore the relevant literature. Students are expected to read and summarise articles prior to their next scheduled meetings and may be asked to present their summaries to the class and to participate in interactive group discussions. Within the sessions the 'next steps' in the research will be explored, including discussion of particular relevant methodologies. Assessment is via writing of annotated bibliographies, essays and a final exam.
| Paper title | Selected Topics in Neurobiology 1 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ANAT336 |
| Subject | Anatomy |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,141.35 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- ANAT 242
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- Normally for Neuroscience students only; may be taken by other students, in exceptional circumstances, with approval from the Head of Department.
- Eligibility
This paper is for students enrolled in BSc (Neuroscience) and BASc (Neuroscience) degrees. Students may enrol in both ANAT 336 (Selected Topics in Neurobiology 1) and ANAT 337 (Selected Topics in Neurobiology 2) in 2023.
- Contact
Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel 479 7362
anat336.admin@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- View more information on the structure of the Anatomy major
- Teaching staff
Teaching staff vary yearly. In 2022 the contributors were Dr. Andrew Clarkson, Prof. Ping Liu and Associate Professor Joanna Williams. Please contact the Department for more information.
- Paper Structure
Themes will differ for each offering, depending on the teaching staff and their research interests. Some recent themes are: 'Pre-term birth: neuropathological consequences’, Arginine Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Disease and Therapeutic potential of sAPPα in Alzheimer’s disease.
- Teaching Arrangements
- All teaching is undertaken on campus.
- Textbooks
- Text books are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication,
Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Have an in-depth knowledge of selected areas of research interest
- Be able to critically analyse the scientific literature
- Have enhanced knowledge of experimental procedures relevant to the research topic
- Have experience in compiling information and formatting a research essay
