NEUR303 Neuroendocrinology

In-depth studies of selected topics in neuroendocrinology.

The paper is separated into four modules taught by four neuroendocrinologists. The topics of the modules and the neuroendocrinologists teaching the modules may change from time to time, though it exposes students to topics in neuroendocrinology that are not available in other papers offered by the University.

Paper title	Neuroendocrinology
Paper code	NEUR303
Subject	Neuroscience
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.

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Prerequisite

ANAT 242 and PHSL 231

Schedule C

Science

Notes

May not be credited together with NEUR302 passed in 2017 or 2018.

Eligibility

One of ten 300-level papers that can count towards the major subject requirements for the Neuroscience major. Available as an optional paper for non-Neuroscience students.

Contact

Course convenor: Professor Dave Grattan
Neuroscience Programme Administrator

Teaching staff

Convenor: Professor Dave Grattan
Lecturers: Dr Jenny Clarkson
Dr Rosie Brown
Associate Professor Stephen Bunn

Note: Teaching staff is subject to change. Check department website for updates.

Paper Structure

• Module 1: Behavioural Neuroendocrinology
• Module 2: Neuroendocrine regulation of body weight
• Module 3: Prolactin; a pleiotropic hormone
• Module 4: Sexual differentiation of the brain

Teaching Arrangements

Each of the four modules will be taught over six 2-hour lecture/tutorial sessions over a three-week period.

Textbooks

Readings consist of current research articles.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

1. Understand the complex interrelationship between hypothalamic neural circuits, the pituitary gland and endocrine organs in the body
2. Gain an understanding of how to structure and conduct hypothesis-based neuroendocrine research
3. Communicate and explain complex scientific concepts in a clear and logical format
4. Be able to critically analyse the rationale, research methods and results from neuroendocrine journal articles

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