Neurons, Brains, Behaviour and Minds (G6086)
Neurons, Brains, Behaviour and Minds
Module G6086
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Neuroscience studies the structure and function of nervous systems, and how they can be related to observable behaviour. This module will cover the fundamentals of how neurons function, communicate, and are arranged; how the nervous system is organised; how different brain regions and functions relate to behaviour; the methods through which modern neuroscience and cognitive science approach the problem of mapping between neural function and behaviour - and the degree to which this has been successful in cases of disorder/disease; and finally discuss how brain function relates to mind.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of neural function
Demonstrate understanding of nervous system development and arrangement
Demonstrate knowledge of key examples of our knowledge of brain-behaviour relationship
Critically discuss recent work linking brain and behaviour
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 6 (1 hour) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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