In consultation with the Programme Director students choose four modules that are representative of at least two of the following topic areas:

Auditory...

In consultation with the Programme Director students choose four modules that are representative of at least two of the following topic areas:

Auditory processing
Speech processing (Perception and Production)
Phonetics and phonology
Syntax and morphology
Semantics and pragmatics
Language development
Language processing and pathology
Cognition and communication
Neurobiology of language
Theory construction and modelling

Students will then work with a member of academic staff to construct their own essay questions and complete two cross-disciplinary essays which draw on knowledge gained during the two lecture modules that they have followed during each term. students will be able to choose from all PLIN and PALS modules.

The lectures in this module cover metabolic neuroscience research at an advanced level. They will be given by research-active experts in the respective areas...

The lectures in this module cover metabolic neuroscience research at an advanced level. They will be given by research-active experts in the respective areas and provide a thorough understanding of the physiology of metabolic regulation based on current ongoing research in this area. The lectures cover metabolic disease and discuss current and novel treatment strategies. Emphasis is placed on the key technical approaches applied in metabolic neuroscience and their critical evaluation. This will be addressed in a series of Journal clubs and Seminars where each student will be taking the lead in turn. Their presentations will form part of the in course assessment together with the preparation of a 'News and Views' style review article selected from a variety of topics.

After taking this module you will be able to:

Understand how the brain controls body homeostasis and to be able to give detailed descriptions of pathways sensing and controlling the metabolic state of the body.
	Explain technical approaches used in metabolic neuroscience and to be able to devise research plans using the appropriate techniques.
	Discuss the most common metabolic diseases and the role of the nervous system in their aetiology. Critically evaluate research publications in metabolic neuroscience and give a clear, complete and logical account of a research paper or research question.
Indicative Lecture topics:

Introduction to Electrophysiology
	Molecular Techniques in Metabolic Neuroscience
	Neuromodulators of Feeding Behaviour
	Techniques
	Brain Imaging
	Feeding and Wakefulness
	Thermoregulation
	Viral gene transfer
	Obesity and Food Intake Circuitry
	Gut regulation and 5-hydroxytryptamine
	In Vivo Monitoring
	Neuroscience of Eating and Energy Control
	Autonomic Dysfunction
	Metabolic Dysfunction
	Gut-brain axis
	Glucose control
	Diabetes