Course Description
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Course Name
The Adaptive Brain
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Host University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Area of Study
Biology, Neuroscience
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Gain insight into molecular and cellular neurobiology, with a focus on adaptive mechanisms in the brain. Practice molecular and cellular biological laboratory skills.COURSE CONTENT
Molecular signal transduction, synaptic plasticity, early brain development, construction of neural circuits, modification of brain circuits as a result of experience, repair and regeneration in the nervous system.TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, laboratory practicaL, journal clubs, student presentations.The focus of this course is on scientific experiments: a laboratoy practical on molecular biological techniques and journals clubs in which scientific papers are discussed.
TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
Exam (Multiple Choice) (60%); student presentation laboratory practical (20%), journal club presentation (20%) each at least grade 5.5RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Understanding in cell biology, neuronal communication and neuro-anatomyTARGET AUDIENCE
Course in the track ‘Neurosciences’ in the minor ‘Biomolecular Sciences and Neurosciences’.REMARKS
The track ‘Neurosciences’ is an excellent preparation for the Master Neurosciences. This minor course requires a minimum of 25 participants to take place.
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