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Course Description
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Course Name
Biophysics and Neurophysiology
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Course entry requirements: HUB2021S
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
36 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits6
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units9
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
The course offers theoretical and practical instructions on advanced concepts in neuroscience, such as: embroyological development and repair of the nervous system, histological and gross anatomical appearances of the brain, electrophysiology, principles of electrical and morphological brain imaging, neuronal signalling, signal transduction in sensory, motor and autonomic nervous systems, vascular systems, vision and pain perception, eating disorders and mechanisms of learning and development of memory.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.