Course - Fundamental Neuroscience - NEVR3001
NEVR3001 - Fundamental Neuroscience
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 4 days | A |
Course content
The course will introduce the student to key molecular, cellular, and electrophysiological mechanisms relevant to central nervous system organization, structure and function. These include fundamental biology of the neuron, membrane biophysics, synaptic transmission and neuroplasticity, as well as molecular genetic tools and electrophysiology methods for the study of neural networks and circuits.
As part of the course, the students will work in groups to write a short assignment based on a literature search of a relevant topic. Topics for the assignment are related to the content of the course. The assignment is evaluated as passed/failed. The student must pass the project assignment before (s)he can take the exam.
Learning outcome
After completing and passing the course NEVR3001 the student 1) has in-depth insight of basic cell biology of the neuron; has insight of basic neuroplasticity mechanisms in the context of brain structure and function 2) understands how advanced molecular genetic and electrophysiology methods and techniques can be applied in the study of neural systems; 3) can search relevant sources of information to acquire literacy in basic neuroscience; 4) can formulate a research question based on adequate insight into current knowledge; 5) can report outcomes of research in a coherent oral and written report.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, team-based learning (TBL), group-based case work/discussions, and a short, written group assignment based on a literature search of a relevant topic. The course is taught in the autumn semester (mid-August to early November) with a final examination in December. The language of teaching and examination is English.
This course has restricted admission. Students admitted to the MSc in Neuroscience are guaranteed a place. Other students must apply for a place by the given deadlines.
Compulsory assignments
- Project (essay based on literature search)
Further on evaluation
Regular final examination is given in the autumn semester only. Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F may take a resit the examination in the spring semester. If few candidates, the resit examination may be conducted as an oral examination.
The compulsory activity is approved for 4 semesters. With approved compulsory activity, the students resit the examination only.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes.
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
NEVR2010 (Introduction to Neuroscience) or equivalent background.
Course materials
Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (Bears, Connors, Paradiso); additional material to be announced by each lecturer
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEVR3020 | 7.5 | 01.09.2008 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2020-06-01
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Neuroscience
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- Psychology
- Asta Kristine Håberg
- Axel Sandvig
- Clifford George Kentros
- Ioanna Sandvig
- Menno Peter Witter
- Sverre Helge Torp
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science
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Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100 A
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Home examination 100/100 A
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"