BMS1052 Human neurobiology

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe the fundamental concepts of nervous system organisation and communication;

2. 2

   Have gained some insight into how the brain enables us to sense our environment and to move, feel, think and communicate with others;

3. 3

   Describe how the human brain and behaviour evolved;

4. 4

   Explain how behaviour can be influenced by genetic makeup, environmental and social factors and drugs; and

5. 5

   Acquire some basic skills in obtaining, interpreting and presenting scientific data.