Course content

Course description:
The course focuses on different aspects of neurobiology with emphasis on metabolism and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR). The topics covered are: interactions between neurons and astrocytes in cell cultures and animal models of neurological disorders, like epilepsy and schizophrenia; influence of heavy metals on neurons; in vivo NMR spectroscopy of animals and humans; ex vivo NMR spectroscopy of cell extracts and extracts from different brain areas. The course can be given in English.

Learning outcome

Course objectives:
The aim of the course is to give an introduction to neurobiological research with emphasis on metabolism, in particular the metabolism of glucose and glutamate.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching modalities:

Seminars

The tuition will take place one hour every second week throughout the fall and spring semesters. NEVR8001 and NEVR8002 will not be taught in 2009 and 2010. They will be given again in the fall of 2011.

Compulsory assignments

• Seminars

Recommended previous knowledge

Recommended background knowledge:
NEVR3010 or NEVR2010

Required previous knowledge

Admission requirements:
Master's Degree or equivalent education. Medical students at THe Student Research Programme. Candidates with a lower degree will be assessed individually, requirements: Basic knowledge of biochemistry and neurobiology.