Overview
An in-depth study of selected topics in neuroscience. Topics reflect current research interest of neuroscientists in the department. This course aims to expand knowledge of selected areas in neurobiology, while developing skills appropriate for scientific research. The selected topics focus on a specific research area in neurobiology, and have recently included:
- Local protein synthesis at synapses: implications for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Activity-related cytoskeletal protein: Discovery to function.
- The role of agmatine in maintaining healthy aging.
About this paper
| Paper title | Neurobiology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Anatomy |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,905.71 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel 479 7362
anatomy.400-level.admin@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Anatomy's website
- Teaching staff
2025 teaching staff to be confirmed. Please contact the Department for more information.
- Paper Structure
ANAT 454 usually comprises three modules, each focusing on a specific research area in neurobiology and taught in interactive tutorial sessions.
- 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, Scholarship, 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 extract key information from a scientific paper and concisely summarise it
- Have enhanced knowledge of experimental procedures relevant to the research topic
- Have experience in compiling information and formatting a research proposal
- Have experience in scientific communication
- Assessment details
This paper is internally assessed. There will be assessments associated with each module, which combined will total 60%. This is followed by an end of semester assessment in which students will prepare a research proposal (40%).