Introduction to Neuroscience
Full course description
This course begins with the study of the nervous system structure, ranging from the macroscopical to microscopical level, and its development. Next, the fundamental mechanisms by which information flows within and between nerve cells will be addressed. This includes the aspects of membrane permeability, action potential generation and propagation, synaptic transmission, post-synaptic mechanisms of signal integration and the construction of neural circuits. Finally, the vascular system and the microenvironment of the brain will be discussed.
Course objectives
- To introduce the students to the field of neuroscience, the study of the nervous system;
- To provide fundamental basis of the anatomy, development, and physiology of the nervous system.
Prerequisites
- None
Co-requisites
- None
Recommended
- Knowledge of Biology and Chemistry at the high school level is assumed
Recommended reading
- M.F. Bear, B.W. Connors, M.A. Paradiso. Neuroscience, Exploring the Brain. Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015 (4th edition);
- D. Purves, G.J. Augustine, D. Fitzpatrick, W.C. Hall, A.S. LaMantia, L.E. White, Neuroscience, Sinauer Associates, 2012 (5the edition);
- E.R. Kandel, J.H. Schwartz, T.M. Jessell, S. A. Siegelbaum, A.J. Hudspeth. Principles of Neural Science, McGraw-Hill, 2012 (5th edition).
NEU1001
Period 4
3 Feb 2025
4 Apr 2025
ECTS credits:
5.0Instruction language:
EnglishCoordinator:
- L.C.C. de Nijs
Teaching methods:
Lecture(s), PBLAssessment methods:
Attendance, Written exam, Presentation