Introduction to Neuroscience

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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.

Doelstellingen van dit vak

• 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.

Aanbevolen literatuur

• M. F. Bear, B. W. Connors, M. A. Paradiso. Neuroscience, Exploring the Brain. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2006 (3rd edition). • E. R. Kandel, J. H. Schwartz, T. M. Jessell, S. A. Siegelbaum, A. J. Hudspeth. Principles of Neural Science, McGraw-Hill, USA, 2012 (5th edition). • L. H. Squire, H. E. Bloom, N. C. Spitzer, S. Du Lac, A. Ghosh, D. Berg. Fundamental Neuroscience. Academic Press, 2008 (3rd edition).

NEU1001

Periode 4

3 feb 2025

4 apr 2025

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Studiepunten:

5.0

Taal van de opleiding:

Engels

Coördinator:

L.C.C. de Nijs

Onderwijsmethode:

Lecture(s), PBL

Evaluatiemethoden:

Attendance, Written exam, Presentation