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NEVR3003 - Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 4 timer

Course content

The course provides a thorough introduction to the biological foundation of behaviour and cognition. It focuses on the neural mechanisms for behaviour and cognition, with particular emphasis on sleep, motivation, learning and memory, language, attention and emotions. The lectures will also address neurological and psychiatric symptoms and disorders, with emphasis on the underlying neural mechanisms.

The course involves writing an essay, usually under supervision, and based on a literature search of a topic. Topics for the essays are related to the content of the course. The project 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 NEVR3003 the student 1) has in-depth insight of the basic concepts of the organization of higher order cortical systems; 2) has insight of the basic structural and functional concepts of the major interactions between subcortical and cortical systems; 3) is capable of describing certain cognitive behavioural processes in terms of contributions of and interactions between numerous brain systems; 4) can acquire and evaluate published information relevant to our understanding of cognitive behaviour; 5) can report outcomes of research in a coherent oral and written report.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and supervised project (essay based on literature search). The course is taught in the first half of the spring semester (normally in February and March), with a final examination at the end of March. 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. Regular final examination is given in the spring 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 autumn semester. If few candidates, the re-sit examination may be conducted as an oral examination. Timetable will be made available here: https://timeplan.medisin.ntnu.no/timetable_show.php.

Compulsory assignments

  • Project (essay based on literature study)

Specific conditions

Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

To be announced.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
NEVR3030 7.5
NEVR8010 4.0
More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2016
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2015-12-01

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Biology
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

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 2015-12-03 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2016-03-18
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.
Examination

For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"

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