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 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 18 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2022 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
9 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
- PHY3012Integrative neuroscienceNo reviews yet
- PHY3072Exercise physiology and metabolismNo reviews yet
- PHY3102Nutrition, metabolism and body weightNo reviews yet
- PHY3111Sensory and cognitive neuroscienceNo reviews yet
- PHY3171Clinical and experimental cardiovascular physiologyNo 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 2022
| 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
- Laboratories15 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
144 hours of work spread across 12 week semester + mid-sem break.
Each week has a lesson with 2 hours of videos and 1 hour of interactive workshop, with the expectation of an additional 3 hours self-directed learning. Lessons are assessed by in-semester tests with no exam worth 60%.
There are 5 face-to-face practical classes (weeks 3/5/7/9/11) lasting 3 hours, with 2 hours of pre-reading. Prac classes are assessed by group-based reports, requiring 5 hours/week of effort. Prac reports are worth 35.5%.
BMS1052 also hosts the Personal and Professional Development Program, which contribute 4.5%.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Julia Choate
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nicholas Price
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 9 units, including BMS2031, BMS3031, BMS3052, PHY3012, PHY3072 and PHY3102. Those lead on to 18 units in all.
When is BMS1052 offered?
In 2022, 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.