Neurobiology

3 ECTS credits
80 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1015369CNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.

Semester

1st semester

Enrollment based on exam contract

Impossible

Grading method

Grading (scale from 0 to 20)

Can retake in second session

Yes

Enrollment Requirements

Students must have followed ‘Biology’, before they can enroll for ‘Neurobiology’. This enrolment requirement is only valid for students in the bachelor biology. 'Neurobiology’ means that you simultaneously follow 'Molecular biology of the cell' or have successfully passed ‘Molecular biology of the cell’.

Taught in

English

Faculty

Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences

Department

Biology

Educational team

Luc Leyns (course titular)

Activities and contact hours

13 contact hours Lecture
13 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
13 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study

Course Content

This neurobiology course aims at providing an overview of selected molecular and cellular aspects about the nervous system.

In particular, it will adress:
          * Neurons and Glia
          * Resting potential
          * Action Potential
          * Synaptic transmission
          * Neurotransmitter systems
          * Taste & Smell
          * The eye
          * The central visual system
          * Spinal control
          * Brain control
          * Homeostasis
          * Motivation
          * Memory
          * Learning

Course material

Digital course material (Recommended) : PUBMED

Additional info

The course slides will be provided online.

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

After completing this course the student should be able to:
* thoroughly know the molecular mechanism underlying the basis of the nervous system and a series of its functions
* know neurobiology concepts such a resting potential, action potential, etc.
* link different parts of the course together

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

Oral exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

The examination consists of an oral exal (100% of the grade).
The student receives (by lotery) one question (= one topic). The student prepares with notes, computer, tablet, etc for 20 min.
Afterwards, the student presents (without notes) for 5-7 minutes followed by a discussion with the examiner.

The student must know these topics: Neurons and Glia, Resting potential, Action Potential, Synaptic transmission and Neurotransmitter systems.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark

The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context