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Neurophysiology - NEUR3221
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Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: PHPH2101 or PHPH2121 or PHPH2501
 
 
Equivalent: PHPH3131
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Brain mechanisms in sensation and perception are analyzed in detail for vision, hearing and touch, and for the position sense arising from muscles, joints and the vestibular apparatus. The sensorimotor mechanisms responsible for the control of fine movement and postural regulation are also studied at different levels of the nervous system, from the sensory and motor nerves within muscles through to the highest levels of cerebral cortical function. Segments are also included on nerve transmitters and neuromodulators; neural mechanisms in certain higher functions, eg language and memory; and nervous system plasticity. Experimental work introduces the student to electrophysiological and other neuroscience research techniques, and in seminar-discussion groups to a critical evaluation of neuroscience research literature.

Note: Enrolment in this course may be subject to quota restrictions. Such restrictions will only apply to students taking this course as an elective.

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