Focuses on selected areas of contemporary neuroscience research interest. Includes: brain development and axon guidance, peripheral nerve regeneration, spinal cord injury, pain pathways, central control of cardiovascular function, cortical plasticity, brain imaging, mechanisms of learning and memory, motor systems and the neuropathology of degenerative disorders. The course is organised in seminar format with discussion of original research papers. It is ideal for students considering doing Honours as it provides a background to current research problems and the opportunity to undertake a small project.