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HLTH SC 1001 - Essentials of Neuroscience

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3920
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week (3 hours lecture), 1 hour weekly tutorial
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: Check with School
Assessment: Tutorial exercises, critical analysis of scientific literature; quizzes; mid-semester exam; end of semester exam
Syllabus:

This course is designed to introduce students to essential concepts in the field of neuroscience. The course will begin with a basic introduction to the brain and history of neuroscience. Later modules will explore the cellular composition of the nervous system, the process of neuronal communication, basic gross neuroanatomy, the neural basis of sensation and perception and the relationship between the brain and human behaviour. Each module consists of a lecture series, revision session and weekly tutorial session. Tutorials include small group activities and worksheets designed to reinforce key course concepts. In addition, the course will feature 'research spotlight' sessions, which are designed to introduce students to neuroscience research currently being conducted at the University of Adelaide.

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3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3920 Mon 12/08/2019 Sat 31/08/2019 Fri 20/09/2019 Fri 01/11/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21201 LE01 367 27 30 Jul - 17 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 3pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
8 Oct - 29 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Scott Theatre, 001, Scott Theatre
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 3pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 3pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21202 TU01 23 FULL 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 1pm - 2pm Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 1pm - 2pm Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
21203 TU02 23 FULL 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 12pm - 1pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 12pm - 1pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
21533 TU06 23 1 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
21534 TU05 23 FULL 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
21535 TU04 23 FULL 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 1pm - 2pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 1pm - 2pm Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
21613 TU10 23 4 30 Jul - 17 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Helen Mayo Sth, S415, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Helen Mayo Sth, S415, Teaching Room
23475 TU07 23 3 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, S415, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, S415, Teaching Room
23476 TU08 23 1 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
24537 TU03 23 1 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 11am - 12pm Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 11am - 12pm Helen Mayo Sth, S336a&b, Meeting Room
24582 TU11 23 5 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 9am - 10am Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
24590 TU12 23 1 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, SG25, Vernon-Roberts Museum
24591 TU13 23 2 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
24593 TU15 23 6 30 Jul - 17 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
24972 TU09 23 FULL 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Helen Mayo Sth, S517, Meeting Room
28670 TU16 23 2 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 2pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG15, Teaching Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Thursday 2pm - 3pm Lower Napier, LG15, Teaching Room
28671 TU17 22 1 31 Jul - 18 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 228, Teaching Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 228, Teaching Room