Emne - Sensorisk nevrovitenskap - NEVR3002
Sensorisk nevrovitenskap
Om
Om emnet
Faglig innhold
The lectures describe signalling events of sensory transduction, coding of sensory information, and cellular mechanisms involved in learning and memory of invertebrate model organisms. The lectures also include the motor system and some important neurological diseases presented in the context of the mechanisms described.
The course includes a project equivalent to 2.5 credits. The project involves writing an essay, usually under supervision and based on a literature search of a topic. The project is evaluated as passed/failed. The student must pass the project assignment before (s)he can take the exam.
Læringsutbytte
Provide a comprehensive understanding of the sensory system and its neural signal mechanisms.
Læringsformer og aktiviteter
Lectures and supervised project (essay based on literature search). The course is taught in the second half of the semester. The language of teaching and examination is English.
Obligatoriske aktiviteter
- Prosjektoppgave (essay basert på litteraturstudie)
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
NEVR2010 (Introduction to Neuroscience) or equivalent background.
Kursmateriell
To be announced.
Studiepoengreduksjon
| Emnekode | Reduksjon | Fra |
|---|---|---|
| NEVR3020 | 7,5 sp | |
| NEVR8009 | 4 sp |
Fagområder
- Biologi
- Filosofi
- Fysikk
- Kjemi
- Medisin
- Nevrovitenskap
- Psykologi
Kontaktinformasjon
Emneansvarlig/koordinator
Faglærere
- Pål Kvello