Introductory description

Subject specific laboratory classes and a small group tutorial programme.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Students will complete the third year of a laboratory and tutorial-based skills program. The key aims of the year 3 program are to embed final year level literature and practical research skills. This will be achieved through a combination of tutorial set tasks, some of which are formative, some summatively assessed, and laboratory classes.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Students should be able to design experiments
• Students should be able to navigate ethical approval
• A theoretical knowledge of neurobiology
• A practical knowledge of neurobiology
• Consolidation of knowledge from neuroscience lectures
• A comprehensive overview of complex mammalian biology
• Understand current experimental techniques
• Understanding experimental design
• Written communication skills
• Oral communication skills
• Use of scientific databases
• Ability in critical analysis
• Ability to formulate and test hypotheses
• Team working skills

Subject specific skills

a. Demonstrate clear understanding of the scientific topic
b. Contain evidence of extended reading and lateral integration of material not covered in the lectures
c. Demonstrate independent thought and deep understanding
d. Specifically answer the set question using information from multiple lectures and sources
e. Be structured and formatted in a way that demonstrates understanding and logical flow
f. Use multiple sources to construct complex scientific arguments and integrating these to build and develop the student's own scientific conclusions.

Transferable skills

1. Critical appraisal of source material
2. Self directed learning
3. Adult learning