Course - Sensory and Motor Neuroscience - NEVR3002
NEVR3002 - Sensory and Motor Neuroscience
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course is divided into a sensory part and a motor part. The sensory part describes the signaling events of animal sensory systems, including detection and transduction of signal, as well as propagation, processing and coding of these signals in the peripheral and the central nervous system. The motor part describes the signaling events of animal motor systems, including planning and execution of movement.
Throughout the course, we will discuss pathological conditions whereby dysfunction in specific neuronal circuits leads to perceptual deficits and/or movement disorders. Basic principles of neuroanatomy and neurodevelopment will also be discussed. Finally, we will discuss current techniques used to study sensory and motor neuroscience.
Learning outcome
After completing and passing the NEVR3002 course, students should be able to:
- Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of sensory and motor systems.
- Demonstrate specialized knowledge of concepts on systems-level organization.
- Communicate a thorough understanding of the neural signaling mechanisms underlying sensorimotor processing of all modalities.
- Apply critical thinking to understanding dysfunction and diseases involving sensory and motor systems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, participation in group-based work/discussions, and a presentation assignment.
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 are guaranteed a seat. Other students must apply for a seat by the given deadlines.
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.
Recommended previous knowledge
We recommend that NEVR3001 (Cellular and Systems Neuroscience) is taken in parallel with NEVR3002. Students will also benefit from taking NEVR3000 (Literacy in Science), as it will provide an opportunity to develop literacy skills that are relevant for the compulsory assignment of this course. We highly recommend that the students take the Neuroscience master's courses in sequence (NEVR3000, NEVR3001/NEVR3002, NEVR3003, NEVR3004), as they build upon each other.
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.
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Version: 3
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Neuroscience
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-18 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111+SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 29 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E 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"