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John Curtin School of Medical Research · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course will provide an advanced level of understanding of current concepts in cellular, molecular and systems neuroscience. The course involves online lectures, provided reading material and self-directed study, with assessments including online quizzes, annotated bibliographies, a journal club presentation and a literature review (both written and oral presentation). Students will be expected to engage in significant self-directed learning and background research of original neuroscience literature, and become familiar with the broad range of techniques used in neuroscience.
Online quizzes
Learning outcomes 1
Annotated bibliographies
Learning outcomes 2, 3
Literature review
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Short review (news and views) article
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Journal club presentation
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5, 6
Approximately 130 hours of total student learning time made up of independent student research, reading and writing. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with the course convener(s). Expected work-load is a minimum of 10 hrs/week. Attendance at weekly Neuroscience divisional seminars and journal clubs is strongly encouraged.
There are no specific reading materials required Preliminary Reading Nature Neuroscience, Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Neurophysiology