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Module code:NEUR2006(Add to my personalised list)
Title:Cellular Neurophysiology
Credit value:.5
Division:Division of Biosciences
Module organiser:Dr Paola Pedarzani
Organiser's location:Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical
Organiser's email:p.pedarzani@ucl.ac.uk
Available for students in Year(s):2,
Module prerequisites:PHOL2005 (BIOLB21) Structure & Function of the Nervous System  
Module outline: 
Module aims:The aim of the module is to provide an introduction to the production transmission and integration of signals within the nervous system. The biophysics of neural membranes is considered along with the physiology and pharmacology of synaptic transmission and plasticity. The role of glial cells and optogenetics will also be discussed.  
Module objectives:The main objective is to provide an essential background knowledge to understanding basic cellular neurophysiology.  
Key skills provided by module: 
Module timetable:https://cmis.adcom.ucl.ac.uk:4443/timetabling/moduleTimet.do?firstReq=Y&moduleId=NEUR2006 
Module assessment:Unseen three-hour written examination 70.00%.
Coursework one 20.00%.
Coursework two 10.00%. 
Notes: 
Taking this module as an option?: 
Link to virtual learning environment(registered students only)https://moodle.ucl.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=236 
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