This course consists of a series  of lectures which cover a variety of advanced topics in neuroscience. When last offered the topics included neurobiology of consciousness (including altered states of consciousness, and sleep), new insights into the neurobiology of language, and the neural basis of counting.

To be arranged in consultation with students, but consisting of an invigilated component or components accounting for at least 40% of the overall assessment package which must be passed in order for an overall pass in the course to be awarded. In 2007, assessment was two exams (each worth 25%), a 2000 word essay (20%) and a tutorial presentation (20%) and two written summaries (5% each).

Two lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratories spread over the semester.

PSYC2007 and one of the following: PSYC2008 or BIOL2103 or BIOL3101; a cognate Science B or C course in consultation with the convener.