School of Life Sciences

Neural Circuits (C1098)

Neural Circuits

Module C1098

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module Outline

Topics covered include:
- Organisation and modulation of central pattern generator (CPG) circuits
- Advanced techniques for monitoring and manipulating neural circuits
- Modelling of neural circuits
- Sensory and motor functions of spinal cord circuits
- Brain circuits underlying motor control
- Circuits underlying non-associative and associative learning
- Addiction and learning circuits
- Defects in circuits
- Development of neural circuits

TypeTimingWeighting
Unseen ExaminationEnd of Year Assessment70.00%
Coursework30.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayT2 Week 16 70.00%
ExerciseT2 Week 13 30.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring TeachingLECTURE1 hour222222222222
Spring TeachingSEMINAR1 hour000001000001

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof George Kemenes

Convenor, Assess convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/1469

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