Overview
In-depth research into topics of special interest to neuroscientists based in the Department of Anatomy. Assessment will be via writing of annotated bibliographies, essays and a final exam.
In ANAT 337 students carry out in-depth research into topics of particular interest to members of our department. The course starts with a discussion of the particular advantages and responsibilities of carrying out research in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Next, 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 and the importance of the research to Māori. Assessment is via writing of annotated bibliographies, essays and a final exam.
About this paper
| Paper title | Selected Topics in Neurobiology 2 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Anatomy |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2024 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,173.30 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- ANAT 242
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- Restricted if ANAT336 taken prior to 2021
- Eligibility
Students may enrol in both ANAT 336 (Selected Topics in Neurobiology 1) and ANAT 337 (Selected Topics in Neurobiology 2) in 2022. Normally for Neuroscience students only; may be taken by other students, in exceptional circumstances, with approval from the Head of Department.
- Contact
Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel 479 7362
anat337.admin@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- Teaching staff
In 2023 the contributors were Dr. Joe Yip, Associate Professor Beulah Leitch, Professor 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: Windows into the brain: Blood Biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease and Childhood Abesnce Epilepsy.
- Teaching Arrangements
All teaching is undertaken on campus.
- Textbooks
Textbooks 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 the 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