Emne - Atferds- og kognitiv nevrovitenskap - NEVR3003
Atferds- og kognitiv nevrovitenskap
Om
Om emnet
Faglig innhold
The course provides a thorough introduction to the biological foundation of behaviour and cognition. It focuses on the neural mechanisms for behaviour and cognition, with particular emphasis on sleep, motivation, learning and memory, language, attention, perception and emotions. Lectures are also given on important neurological and psychiatric syndromes and disorders, with emphasis on the mechanisms behind the different conditions. 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 the student with an in-depth understanding of the neural foundation for behaviour and cognition.
Læringsformer og aktiviteter
Lectures and supervised project (essay based on literature search). The course is taught in the first half of the semester (normally in February and March). The language of teaching and examination is English.
Obligatoriske aktiviteter
- Prosjektoppgave (essay basert på litteraturstudie)
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
NEVR2010 (Introduction to Neuroscience) or equivalent background.
Forkunnskapskrav
None
Kursmateriell
To be announced.
Studiepoengreduksjon
| Emnekode | Reduksjon | Fra |
|---|---|---|
| NEVR3030 | 7,5 sp | |
| NEVR8010 | 4 sp |
Fagområder
- Biologi
- Filosofi
- Fysikk
- Kjemi
- Medisin
- Nevrovitenskap
- Psykologi
Kontaktinformasjon
Emneansvarlig/koordinator
- May-Britt Moser