| Unit name | Neuroethology: neural mechanisms underlying behaviour |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BIOL31127 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1B (weeks 7 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Soffe |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Normally 120cps of appropriate Level 2 units in Biological Sciences including BIOL20102, BIOL20103. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Biological Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
How far can we explain behaviour in terms of the nervous mechanisms that produce it? This unit will focus on a few currently active research areas to illustrate cases where behaviour can be traced to its origins in the properties and connections of neurones in the nervous system. It will emphasise simpler behaviour patterns in simpler animals, ranging from jellyfish through crustacea and insects to fish and amphibia. Starting with escape reactions we will move up through the operation of reflexes, the generation of rhythmic locomotor movements to the study of simple forms of learning. The prerequisite for this course is BIOL 20102 (Neurobiology) or equivalent (to be discussed with Professor Roberts).
