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| SBIM0470-1 | Systems Neurobiology
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| Duration : | 20h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Jacques Balthazart |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| Systems neurobiology is a multidisciplinary science representing a part of neurosciences in general that studies the functioning of neuronal circuits. This science analyzes the behavior of neurons, as parts of neuronal circuits, which contribute to attaining a common goal or function. This discipline thus studies how neuronal circuits analyze sensory information to organize a perception of the outside world, integrate this information with endocrine stimuli, and generate motor outputs. This discipline is at the interface of various disciplines ranging from cellular or molecular biology to the analysis of higher mental functions such as language, memory and self awareness. This course will summarize the anatomical and functional bases of the different sensory and motor systems and then will integrate and illustrate this knowledge through a more detailed analysis of a few selected systems. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Learn key notions concerning the functioning of sensory, endocrine, motor and integrative systems in the central nervous system. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| SBIM0473-1
Functional neuroanatomy of vertebrates - Rachelle Franzen |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Sessions of 2 hours each in small groups during which the teacher presents the main notions of one chapter of the course and these notions are discussed. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Purves D. et al. 2005. Neuroscience. DeBoeck, Bruxelles
Nelson R.J. 2011. An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology. 4e Ed. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland MA USA
The iconography used during the lectures will be made available to the students in the form of Powerpoint files.Written notes will be provided for the first 3 parts of the course, chapters 3 to 5 of Randy Nelson's book will be the reference for the last 3 parts.
Additional information could be found in:
1) Zigmond, M.J. et al. 1999 Fundamental Neuroscience. Academic Press San Diego
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2) Longstaff A. 2000. Instant Notes . Neuroscience. Springer Verlag. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| A final written exam will be organized based on open questions covering the main concepts of the course. |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Dr. Jacques BALTHAZART 04/366 59 70 (jbalthazart@ulg.ac.be) |
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