Current research in neurophysiology at the molecular, cellular and systems levels. Themes may vary from year to year and are distinct from those in PHSL342.
This paper is for those who are curious about the way in which the essential elements of the nervous system work, based on current biomedical neuroscience research, and who wish to gain an insight into Neurophysiological research by designing, performing, analysing, and presenting their own research project.
| Paper title | Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurophysiology (I) |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PHSL341 |
| Subject | Physiology |
| 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. |
- Prerequisite
- PHSL 231
- Schedule C
- Science
- Eligibility
One of five 300-level papers for Physiology majors.
Optional paper for Functional Human Biology, Reproduction, Genetics and Development, and Neuroscience majors.- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Physiology's website
- Teaching staff
Convener: Associate Professor Karl Iremonger
Lecturers: Associate Professor Phil Sheard
Associate Professor Karl Iremonger
Please note: Teaching staff maybe subject to change.
- Paper Structure
Note: Specific lecture topics may vary, dependent on the research interests of the teaching staff teaching into the paper, see Physiology website for updated information.
24 lectures and 12 laboratory sessions covering the cellular, molecular and integrative aspects of central and peripheral nervous systems. Topics might include changes that occur during ageing, periods of stress or as a result of treatment or injury.
In the laboratory course you will conceive, design, perform, interpret and present your own experiment in a guided process over the entire semester.
Assessment consists of internal assessment (a written research proposal, a written research report and an oral or poster presentation of laboratory class work) and a 3-hour, essay-style final exam. A mark of at least 45% in the final exam must be attained to pass the paper as a whole.
- Teaching Arrangements
You will attend two lectures each week and two 4-hour laboratory sessions every second week (alternating with PHSL 342).
- Textbooks
Readings consist of original research articles.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical
thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Acquire extensive knowledge of the physiology of nervous systems
- Develop a meaningful appreciation of the research process through design, experimentation, analysis and presentation of own experiments
- Develop skill in communicating science through written and oral presentation tasks
