Structure and Function in the Brain (C7143)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll explore the essential mechanisms in the human brain’s function and dysfunction.

You’ll examine:

  • the anatomical substrates that major aspects of brain functioning depends upon
  • the development and structural divisions of the brain
  • the function and interconnectedness of anatomical structures demonstrated at the Brain Anatomy Lab
  • other vertebrate model organisms, demonstrating how comparative studies advance our understanding.

You’ll learn to interpret the basic techniques used to study the brain at systems, cellular and molecular levels. You’ll then analyse this evidence – a skill essential for success in academia and beyond.

You’ll gain valuable skills for future employment, such as:

  • teamwork
  • communication
  • using creative ways to deliver a presentation
  • producing concise and directed scientific writing.

Teaching

88%: Lecture
13%: Practical (Laboratory, Practical)

Assessment

50%: Coursework (Essay)
50%: Examination (Multiple choice questions)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 24 hours of contact time and about 126 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: