The Physiological Basis of Sleep
In this module, you will develop a knowledge of the basic neurophysiological and genetic underpinnings of sleep, and learn how leading theories on sleep regulation and function aid the prevention and treatment of sleep disorders.
This module will aim to enable students:
- To gain an understanding of sleep as a complex, strictly regulated process, ubiquitous across ontogeny and phylogeny
- To develop knowledge of basic neurophysiologic and genetic underpinning of sleep
- To get insights into methodology used for classifying sleep states, and investigating sleep in animals, human subjects and patients
- To understand how leading theories on sleep regulation and function aid prevention and treatment of sleep disorders
- To develop understanding of the link between sleep and bodily functions, including immune system, thermoregulation and metabolism
This module usually takes place September-November (of Year 1 for MSC/PGDip students)