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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2008/2009
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Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2 (BI0021)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BMS-2-NWP An introductory course in neuroscience with an emphasis on pharmacological approaches that have furthered our understanding of the nervous system. The course material comprises: synaptic transmission, intracellular signalling mechanisms, the central nervous system, pain and inflammation and disorders of the nervous system resulting from altered receptor function or channelopathies. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Prior attendance at Physiology 2 ? Prohibited combinations : Chemical Pharmacology 2. Where a student has taken Chemical Pharmacology 2 and then transfers to S0301 or S0201 then he/she must take Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2 before taking Pharmacology 3. In this situation the student cannot count both Chemical Pharmacology 2 and Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2 towards graduation. Subject AreasHome subject areaBiomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T) Other subject areasDelivery Information? Normal year taken : 2nd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
1 of the following 2 classes
? Additional Class Information : Laboratory Tu 1400-1700 or F 1400-1700 Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes
Assessment Information
Openbook Essay 10%, Practical Assessment 10%, MCQ 40%, Extended Answer Questions 10%, Short Essay 30%.
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Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Caroline Morris Course Organiser Dr Philip Larkman School Website : http://www.dbcls.med.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/ |
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