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.
| Paper title | Neurophysiology |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PHSL472 |
| Subject | Physiology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,748.85 |
| 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
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Physiology's website
- 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 four 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, either by hand or on a computer.- 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
