Module Descriptors
NEUROPHARMACOLOGY
BIOL60504
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Skingsley
Email: D.R.Skingsley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to develop knowledge of the structure and function of the central nervous system (CNS) and to study of the nature and action of neuropharmacological agents on these systems. You will be introduced to the brains internal environment and with a consideration of role of neurotransmitters (Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine, GABA, Dopamine, Peptides and Serotonin), at the pathway, synapse and drug interaction levels. At the end of the module you should be able to understand neurotransmitter - drug interactions and their importance to CNS function in humans.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
24 hours Presentations and lectures
6 hours Case examples and tutorials
6 hours Discussion review and feedback
Independent Study Hours: (114)
20 hours Reading the lecture / workshop / tutorial presentation and making notes from reference sources before attending the lecture/workshop/ tutorial
20 hours Reviewing and reflecting on the lecture/workshop/tutorial, making additional notes post the session
36 hours Researching and making notes on issues that arise, extending your learning and preparing assessment materials
20 hours Researching information available on the web
18 hours Preparing report
24 hours Presentations and lectures
6 hours Case examples and tutorials
6 hours Discussion review and feedback
Independent Study Hours: (114)
20 hours Reading the lecture / workshop / tutorial presentation and making notes from reference sources before attending the lecture/workshop/ tutorial
20 hours Reviewing and reflecting on the lecture/workshop/tutorial, making additional notes post the session
36 hours Researching and making notes on issues that arise, extending your learning and preparing assessment materials
20 hours Researching information available on the web
18 hours Preparing report
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Blackboard
Trends in Neuroscience; Trends in Pharmacology; New Scientist; Science; Nature; Annual Reviews of the Neuroscience's
IT resources
Blackboard
Trends in Neuroscience; Trends in Pharmacology; New Scientist; Science; Nature; Annual Reviews of the Neuroscience's
Module Texts
Rang, HP, Dale, MM, Ritter, SM and Flower, R. (2007) Rang and Dales Pharmacology (6th Ed) Oxford. Churchill Livingstone
Dale, MM and Haylett, DG (2008) Pharmacology Condensed (2nd Ed) Oxford. Churchill Livingston
Dale, MM and Haylett, DG (2008) Pharmacology Condensed (2nd Ed) Oxford. Churchill Livingston
Module Additional Assessment Details
The assessment for this module is 100% coursework based on the presentation of a word processed report (2500 words) on a topic selected from the titles negotiated by the student and linked to their clinical practice. The report should not be an essay, but should encompass the ability to have subsections and appendices for additional material that would not be available in a traditional essay. (addressing all LO's)
Formative guidance will be provided throughout the module, mainly via tutor feedback and discussion with individual students at the end of each session.
Formative guidance will be provided throughout the module, mainly via tutor feedback and discussion with individual students at the end of each session.