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    Overview

    Structure and function of the nervous system at a cellular and molecular level.

    About this paper

    Paper title Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
    Subject Neuroscience
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,243.65
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (CELS 191 or CELS 199), (HUBS 191 or PTWY 131) plus 36 points
    Restriction
    ANAT 242, DENT 262, MELS 241, MELS 251, PHAL 211, PHCY 251, PHSL 251, PHTY 251, PHTY 250, PHSL 231
    Recommended Preparation
    BIOC 192, CHEM 191 and PHSI 191
    Contact

    physiology@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    2025 teaching staff to be confirmed.

    Textbooks

    Textbook to be confirmed.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global Perspective, Interdisciplinary Perspective, Information Literacy, Cultural Understanding, Research, Critical Thinking, Self-Motivation, Teamwork, Communication.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    1. Gain deep understanding of and integration of knowledge in the field of cellular and molecular neuroanatomy neuropharmacology and neurophysiology.
    2. Gain experience in performing neuroscience research in cellular and molecular processes.
    3. Understand the principles of accurate neuroscience recordings and analysis.
    4. Relate research findings in neuroscience cellular and molecular processes to basic physiological principles and human health.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-16, 18, 20-22
    Tuesday 09:00-09:50 9-16, 18-22
    Thursday 09:00-09:50 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 14:00-16:50 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22
    A2 Thursday 14:00-16:50 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22
    A3 Friday 14:00-16:50 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22
    A4 Thursday 14:00-16:50 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21
    A5 Monday 14:00-16:50 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21
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