The course provides state-of-the-art knowledge on the cellular mechanisms used by the brain for communication with itself and our bodies. This course describes how neurons in the brain communicate with other neurons and with our bodies. This involves the role of different classes of ion channels in electrical and chemical transmission, the integration of signals in single neurons and across networks, as well as how changes in transmission between neurons may underlie learning and memory. There will be examples of how this basic knowledge leads to insights into disease states such as epilepsy, stroke and Alzheimers Disease, as well how neurotoxins work, and brain-based machines.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On completion of the course students would be expected to be able to
- Demonstrate knowledge about the neuroscience systems discussed in the course; (LO1)
- Demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills that they are exposed to during the course; (LO2)
- Interpret, synthesise and critically analyse published literature, at a graduate level, on neuroscience; (LO3)
- Obtain and analyse information and data relating to cellular neuroscience. (LO4)
Indicative Assessment
Postgraduate assessment:
- laboratory/tutorial reports 40%, LO1, 2, 4
- final exam 40%, LO1
- Critique 20%. LO1, 2,3
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Workload
Three lectures per week, up to five 3-hour laboratory classes, tutorials and visits to research laboratories on campus
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the John Curtin School of Medical Research to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1650 | |
| 2014 | $2946 | |
| 2013 | $2946 | |
| 2012 | $2946 | |
| 2011 | $2946 | |
| 2010 | $2916 | |
| 2009 | $2916 | |
| 2008 | $2916 | |
| 2007 | $2520 | |
| 2006 | $2520 | |
| 2005 | $2520 | |
| 2004 | $2160 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3606 |
| 2014 | $3762 |
| 2013 | $3756 |
| 2012 | $3756 |
| 2011 | $3756 |
| 2010 | $3750 |
| 2009 | $3618 |
| 2008 | $3618 |
| 2007 | $3618 |
| 2006 | $3618 |
| 2005 | $3618 |
| 2004 | $3618 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3827 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
