University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

The module in Neurophysiology will provide students with a knowledge of the function of the brain and spinal cord. Topics covered will include organisation and function of cell of the central nervous system, motor and somatosensory processing, physiology underlying vision, hearing, sleep, learning, emotion, language, hunger, and thermoregulation. Theoretical learning and understanding of will be aided by laboratory practicals investigating the physiology of vision and hearing.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the principles of somatosensory processing and perception and apply this knowledge to explain acute pain processing
  2. Describe in detail the processes behind spinal reflexes and central control of movement
  3. Describe the physiological processes underlying vision, hearing, sleep, learning, emotion, language, hunger, and thermoregulation
  4. Compare knowledge of the normal CNS function and symptoms associated with pathophysiology
  5. Examine the practical assessment of the physiology of vision and hearing
  6. Integrate practical information with theoretical knowledge
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (15%)
  • Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (15%)
  • Computer-based Assessment (70%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Neuroscience" by Purves et al.
    Publisher: Sinauer Associates. ebook platform
  2. "Principles of neural science" by Handel, E.R., Schwartz, J.H. & Jessell, T.M.
    Publisher: McGraw Hill
The above information outlines module SI209: "Neurophysiology" and is valid from 2023 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.