Module manager: Dr Beatrice Filippi
Email: b.m.filippi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Successful completion of biomedical science-related level 5 modules. BMSC1200/BMSC1200T (Biology of the Mind) OR BMSC2242 (Sensory and Motor Neuroscience).
| BMSC1200 | Biology of the Mind |
| BMSC1200T | Biology of the Mind (Teaching) |
| BMSC2242 | Sensory and Motor Neuroscience |
MSC3139 Systems Neurophysiology
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module explores the neural circuits controlling a range of physiological systems, as well as integration of sensory information to control homeostatic function. Some aspects of this module will be framed in the context of disease and how potential treatments can be developed based on manipulation of these networks and/or their targets. This content builds on topics covered in Year 2 of the programme.
This module aims to provide an understanding of the complexity of neural circuits controlling physiological systems (including cardiorespiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and motor systems) and explore how the integration of sensory information from the body controls homeostatic functions. We will also investigate how activity in these networks may contribute to disease states and evaluate potential treatments for disease based on manipulations of these networks and/or their targets.
1. Analyse the complexity of the neural circuits of the brain controlling physiological systems.
2. Evaluate how the integration of sensory information from the body controls homeostatic functions.
3. Predict how activity in these networks may contribute to disease states and the potential use of treatments for disease based on manipulations of these networks and/or their targets.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Interpret and critically evaluate evidence from primary research literature to form conclusions.
5. Communicate research findings to a range of audiences.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Independent online learning hours | 30 | ||
| Private study hours | 150 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
The approach to answering questions and problem-solving in the workshops will mimic the style of short answer question exams – students will receive feedback by engaging with these sessions. A workshop is also dedicated to how to complete the coursework assessment with a worked example.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | . | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 03/03/2025
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