Foundations of Neurobiology provides an overview on the development, structure and function of the nervous system, from its molecular and cellular components...

Foundations of Neurobiology provides an overview on the development, structure and function of the nervous system, from its molecular and cellular components to more complex motor and sensory system functions. You will learn basic concepts of developmental neurobiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology that will provide you with the essential foundation for intermediate and higher-level courses in molecular, cellular developmental and systems neuroscience. You will be taught in lectures and student led tutorials which reinforce the content delivered in the lecture; and practica focused on neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology, to support your learning and introduce and develop key laboratory skills.

You will learn:

about basic principles underlying how cells in the nervous system originate, form various structures and connect to each other;
	how the gross anatomy of the nervous system evolves during development;
	about all major nervous system parts and regions in anatomical terms;
	how nerve cells encode and transmit information;
	about basic structure and function of major motor systems;
	about the basic structure and function of sensory systems;
	about basic concepts of drug action in neurons;
	about some of the major neurological and mental disorders and some of the therapeutic strategies used to treat them.
Some selected lecture topics

Brain anatomy and morphology

Development of the CNS

Glia

Membrane potential and action potential

Channels and GPCRs

Synapses

Motor reflexes

Sensory systems

Pharmacology

Neurotransmitters

Local anaesthetics

Drugs

This module builds upon the theory within the core module Corporate Finance delivered during Term 1. The objective is to apply the specific knowledge acquired...

This module builds upon the theory within the core module Corporate Finance delivered during Term 1. The objective is to apply the specific knowledge acquired in the Corporate Finance module to develop strategies relating to assess the effectiveness of the finance function in large corporations with the objective to maximise shareholder value (MSV). A specific emphasis is the process, objectives and proceeds of a) company valuation through traditional DCF methods, b) company pricing and c) the understanding and evaluation of different approaches to the dividend policy. The learning outcomes respond to the need of increasing students’ knowledge if they aim to work in the financial industry where they may be requested to value companies for different reasons. Illustratively, areas where this knowledge is necessary include roles within the buy/sale interests from Private Equity or Venture Capital firms, Investment Banks or Boutique Investment firms.