Advanced Neurosciences

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ADVANCED NEUROSCIENCE

Credit load: 7.5 ECTS                                                        Course code: BMW30605
Coordinator: G.M.J. Ramakers, PhD                                Period: 3
Examiner: G.M.J. Ramakers, PhD                                    Timeslot: AD
Email address: g.m.j.ramakers@umcutrecht.nl             Level: 3
Phone: +31 88 756 8413                        

Content:
The main topic of this course is “Plasticity”. During this course neurochemical, neurophysiological and molecular biological concepts and methods that play a role in the (patho)physiology of the nervous system will be addressed.
The focus will be on the multidisciplinary character of neuroscience research, on designing and conducting experiments independently and on gaining experimental skills in neurobiological and neuropharmacological research.

Requirements for admission:
Students need to have completed 15 ECTS in neurosciences courses (level 2). Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of the nervous system is required.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge and insight
At the end of this course, the student is able to:

• describe the neurochemical, neurophysiological and molecular biological processes in the nervous system;
• explain the pathophysiological consequences of distortions of these processes;

Skills
At the end of this course the student can:

• design and perform a realistic experiment to address a research question in the neurosciences.

Learning activity and contact time:
This course will consist of lectures (40 hours) and practical training sessions (120 hours), with a contact time of 60%.

Method(s) of testing:
Assessment will take place by means of an examination (50%), combined with written and oral presentation of practical work (50%) with the requirement that students have participated in all practical trainings. For each component the grade should be > 4,0 to pass the course. In addition, the final average grade should be > 5,5.

Required material:

• Recommended: Neuroscience (7e), Augustine et al., Oxford University Press, 2024, ISBN: 978-0-19-757251-1.