BMS1052 Human neurobiology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS1052 Human neurobiology is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 11 units, leading on to 19 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS1052
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BMS1052
11 units list BMS1052 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BMS2031Body systemsNo reviews yet
- BMS3031Molecular mechanisms of diseaseNo reviews yet
- BMS3052Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human diseaseNo reviews yet
- PHA3011Principles of drug actionNo reviews yet
- PHA3021Drugs in health and diseaseNo reviews yet
- PHY3012Integrative neuroscienceNo reviews yet
- PHY3072Exercise physiology and metabolismNo reviews yet
- PHY3102Nutrition, metabolism and body weightNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degree programs)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced with Honours
Overview
This unit consists of an introduction to human nervous system which ranges in scope from the operations of individual nerve cells at the molecular level to the generation of complex cognitive behaviours. The unit will provide you with an essential overview of the human nervous system and it will also serve as a foundation for more specialised studies in neurobiology or cognitive science.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Theory examinations (in-semester assessment)60%
- Practical work40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the fundamental concepts of nervous system organisation and communication;
- 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
Describe how the human brain and behaviour evolved;
- 4
Explain how behaviour can be influenced by genetic makeup, environmental and social factors and drugs; and
- 5
Acquire some basic skills in obtaining, interpreting and presenting scientific data.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories15 hours
- Workshops12 hours
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nicholas Price
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Julia Choate
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS1052?
BMS1052 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMS1052?
BMS1052 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 11 units, including BMS2031, BMS3031, BMS3052, PHA3011, PHA3021 and PHY3012. Those lead on to 19 units in all.
When is BMS1052 offered?
In 2021, BMS1052 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does BMS1052 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.