Neurophysiology and Neurobiology

Study facts

Course codeBMED357
ECTS credits5
Teaching semesterSpring
Number of semesters1
Teaching language
English
Study levelPostgraduate Courses
Resources
Belongs toThe Department of Biomedicine

Contact

Contact Information

Department of Biomedicine

studie@biomed.uib.no

(+47) 55 58 64 39 / 55 58 64 40 / 55 58 60 95

Course coordinator:

Clive Bramham, http://uib.no/persons/Clive.Bramham

Aim and Content

It will be focused on selected research subjects in plasticity, learning and memory, pain physiology and sleep physiology. The students have to arrange their own colloqium.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should:

  • Have acquired solid knowledge regarding basic neurobiology (neuron/glia structure and function, neurotransmitter action, etc.).
  • Be able to present and discuss research articles within the field of neurophysiology and neurobiology.

Course offered (semester)

Spring

Pre-requirements

Biology, molecular biology or equivalent on bachelor level, preferably completed with a degree.

Subject Overlap

HUFY371

Teaching Methods

Neuroscience teaching at an advanced level. Information meeting and self study, including colloquium.

Compulsory Requirements

The student will present an article from a science journal in plenary (Journal Club).

Assessment methods

Oral exam

Grading Scale

A-F

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.