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NEVR8010

Physiological Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

Credits 10
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course gives a thorough introduction to the biological foundation of behaviour and cognition. Lectures are given on the neural mechanisms for sleep, motivation, learning and memory, language, attention, perception and emotions. Other major topics are neuroinformatics and network models of brain functions.
The course is based on NEVR3003 and NEVR3004. The student is advised to follow (a selection of) the lectures in these courses, but NEVR8010 requires a more in-depth understanding of the topics.

Learning outcome

Provide an in-depth understanding of the neural basis for mental activity, with emphasis on cognitive processes.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and demonstrations.

Required previous knowledge

Admission reguirements: The student must be enrolled in the PhD programme in Neuroscience or Medical students on Student Research Programme. Candidates not yet enrolled can be assessed individually.

Course materials

The student selects the appropriate reading together with the course coordinator. The topics may be based on the student’s own preferences, as long as the diversity of the field is maintained.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
NEVR3003 4 sp
NEVR3004 4 sp
NEVR3030 5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Biology
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • May-Britt Moser

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 1 timer

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-05-31 Duration 1 timer

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