Course - Cellular and Systems Neuroscience - NEVR3001
NEVR3001 - Cellular and Systems Neuroscience
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
The course will introduce the student to key cellular, molecular, and systems level mechanisms relevant to central nervous system organization, structure, and function. These include fundamental biology of the neuron, synaptic transmission, axonal transport, growth and guidance, and basic brain microcircuit organization. Furthermore, the course will cover fundamental principles of neuroplasticity as well as key cellular and network dynamics determining nervous system function, but also responses to injury and neurodegenerative disease.
Learning outcome
After completing the NEVR3001 course and passing the exam the student should be able to:
- Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the cell biology of the neuron, neuron-glia interactions, cellular neurophysiology, and signal integration across neuronal assemblies.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of how molecular genetic and electrophysiology tools can be applied in the study of neural systems.
- Communicate a comprehensive understanding of structural and functional connectivity, and key neuroplasticity mechanisms underlying nervous system organization and function.
- Apply critical thinking and draw upon key concepts from the course to communicate a basic understanding of how neural networks respond to injury or disease, including the role of neuroplasticity in the restoration of function.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, team-based learning (TBL), and participation in group-based discussions
The course is taught in the autumn semester 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 programme are guaranteed a place. Other students must apply for a place by the given deadlines.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation assignment
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 re-sit examination in the spring semester. In case of only a few candidates, the re-sit examination may be conducted as an oral examination.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Recommended previous knowledge
We recommend that NEVR3002 (Sensory and Motor Neuroscience) be taken in parallel with NEVR3001. Students will also benefit from taking NEVR3000 (Literacy in Science). We highly recommend that the students take the Neuroscience MSc courses in sequence (NEVR3001/NEVR3002, NEVR3003, NEVR3004), as they build upon one another.
NEVR2010 (Introduction to Neuroscience) or equivalent background
Course materials
Reading materials (textbook chapters and scientific papers) that supplement each lecture will be listed on the course syllabus and will be made available to students electronically at the start of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEVR3020 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2008 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2023-06-01
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Neuroscience
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- Psychology
- Anna Mikalsen Kollstrøm
- Axel Sandvig
- Christiana Lucinda Bjørkli
- Clifford George Kentros
- Giulia Quattrocolo
- Jonathan Robert Whitlock
- Maximiliano Jose Nigro
- Nicolai Winter-Hjelm
- Ola Huse Ramstad
- Vegard Fiskum
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2023-12-15 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111+SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 30 - Spring UTS Written examination 100/100 INSPERA
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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"