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Neurobiologie
Cursusdoel
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide you with:
Skills
The course aims to provide you with:
- a theoretical neurobiological knowledge base,
- understanding how different potentials arise in nerve cells and how information is processed,
- an overview of the anatomical and functional brain structures and their development,
- insight into synaptic plasticity and information storage,
- basic understanding of sensory systems, motor systems and higher order cognitive processes,
- basic pathophysiology of certain brain diseases,
- a glimpse of the current neurobiological research.
Skills
- selecting and processing literature
- essay writing
- cooperation with fellow students
- understanding complex systems
- systematic approach to problems
Vakinhoudelijk
Entry requirements
Basic knowledge of Neurobiology from or comparable to year 1 of the Bachelor's programme Biology or MBLS (“Biologie van Dieren” (B-B1DIER05) or Functional Biology (MBLS-107)). Due to the large overlap with the BMW Neuroscience course (BMW20505), it is not allowed to take both courses.
Study path
This course is part of the Neurobiology ” interesserichting” and is recommended for the Cell Biology and Toxicology ”interesserichting”. The course is a good preparation for the level 3 courses Molecular Cell Research (B-B3MCR18) and “Neuronale Aandoeningen” (B-B3NAAN16).
Language
The course is in English
Contents
The brains of higher vertebrates are the most complex systems known to man, and the attempts to understand them are seen as the greatest challenge of modern science. This course aims to teach you a basic knowledge of modern neuroscience in all its facets. This basic knowledge is indispensable for fundamental research on the brain, the study of behavior of humans and animals and for research into diseases of the nervous system.
During the course we will discuss the functional and neuro-anatomical aspects of the brain and the neurophysiological basis of perception, cognition and motor control. We pay attention to general neurobiological principles that can be found in both humans and (other) animals. In addition, we will also delve into specific properties (and sometimes diseases) of the human brain. Many of the structures and processes such as ion channels, action potentials, neurotransmitters, synapses, etc., occur throughout the animal kingdom. They are the building blocks for the much more complex processes such as cognition and consciousness in higher vertebrates.
On the basis of the book 'Neuroscience' by Purves (6th edition) you will study the following main themes:
Working methods
Lectures, self-study assignments, tutorials and a “Hodgkin and Huxley” e-learning module.
In addition, you write independently in groups of 2-3 a popular scientific article (~3 pages) about a neurobiological statement of your own choice.
Assessment
The final grade of the course is calculated from the partial grades you receive for:
Study material
Purves D., et al.: Neuroscience, 6th edition, Oxford University Press, 2018 (ISBN: 9781605358413).
Basic knowledge of Neurobiology from or comparable to year 1 of the Bachelor's programme Biology or MBLS (“Biologie van Dieren” (B-B1DIER05) or Functional Biology (MBLS-107)). Due to the large overlap with the BMW Neuroscience course (BMW20505), it is not allowed to take both courses.
Study path
This course is part of the Neurobiology ” interesserichting” and is recommended for the Cell Biology and Toxicology ”interesserichting”. The course is a good preparation for the level 3 courses Molecular Cell Research (B-B3MCR18) and “Neuronale Aandoeningen” (B-B3NAAN16).
Language
The course is in English
Contents
The brains of higher vertebrates are the most complex systems known to man, and the attempts to understand them are seen as the greatest challenge of modern science. This course aims to teach you a basic knowledge of modern neuroscience in all its facets. This basic knowledge is indispensable for fundamental research on the brain, the study of behavior of humans and animals and for research into diseases of the nervous system.
During the course we will discuss the functional and neuro-anatomical aspects of the brain and the neurophysiological basis of perception, cognition and motor control. We pay attention to general neurobiological principles that can be found in both humans and (other) animals. In addition, we will also delve into specific properties (and sometimes diseases) of the human brain. Many of the structures and processes such as ion channels, action potentials, neurotransmitters, synapses, etc., occur throughout the animal kingdom. They are the building blocks for the much more complex processes such as cognition and consciousness in higher vertebrates.
On the basis of the book 'Neuroscience' by Purves (6th edition) you will study the following main themes:
- basal physiology of electrical signals in neurons,
- communication between neurons,
- synaptic plasticity,
- anatomy and functional organization of the brain,
- development of the nervous system,
- perceptual systems: seeing, hearing, smelling,
- motor systems: motor cortex, basal ganglia, cerebellum,
- higher cognitive functions: language, sleep, emotions , sexual differences, learning and memory.
Working methods
Lectures, self-study assignments, tutorials and a “Hodgkin and Huxley” e-learning module.
In addition, you write independently in groups of 2-3 a popular scientific article (~3 pages) about a neurobiological statement of your own choice.
Assessment
The final grade of the course is calculated from the partial grades you receive for:
- exam part-1: 45%,
- exam part-2: 40%,
- Writing assignment “Check the facts” 10%,
- BB self-assessments: 5%
Study material
Purves D., et al.: Neuroscience, 6th edition, Oxford University Press, 2018 (ISBN: 9781605358413).
Werkvormen
Computerpracticum
Hoorcollege
Inzage
Werkcollege
Werkcollege 1
Hoorcollege
Inzage
Werkcollege
Werkcollege 1
Toetsing
Eindresultaat
Verplicht | Weging 100% | ECTS 7,5
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Je moet inschreven staan voor een van de volgende opleidingen:
- Scheikunde
- Biologie
- Molecular and Biophysical Life Sciences
Voorkennis
Basic knowledge of Neurobiology from or comparable to year 1 of the Bachelor's programme Biology or MBLS (“Biologie van Dieren” (B-B1DIER05) or Functional Biology (MBLS-107)). Due to the large overlap with the BMW Neuroscience course (BMW20505), it is not allowed to take both courses.
Voertalen
- Engels
Cursusmomenten
Tentamens
Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus
Verplicht materiaal
| Materiaal | Omschrijving |
|---|---|
| BOEK | Purves D., et al.: Neuroscience, 6th edition, Oxford University Press, 2018 (ISBN: 9781605358413). |
Aanbevolen materiaal
Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend
Coördinator
| dr. R.L.P. Habets | R.L.P.Habets@uu.nl |
Docenten
| dr. R.L.P. Habets | R.L.P.Habets@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.
Inschrijving
Van maandag 29 januari 2024 tot en met vrijdag 23 februari 2024
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