SBIM0471-1 : Questions of macroscopic physiology of the nervous system

University of Liege | Version française

Academic year 2014-2015

Value date : 12/05/2015

Version 2013-2014

SBIM0471-1

Questions of macroscopic physiology of the nervous system

Duration :

20h Th

Number of credits :

Master in Biomedicine, Research Focus, 2nd year		3

Lecturer :

Robert Poirrier

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Course contents :

The course includes the macrophysiological aspects of neuropsychology, from the peripheral nervous system to the functions of the central nervous system, such as the emotions, sleep, wakefulness, consciousness, intelligence. It begins with the sensory pathways then motor coordination and, finally, the main human functions of the central nervous system.
This allows us to understand the physiopathological foundations of common neurological and psychiatric pathologies. Students must have followed the courses in fundamental neuropsychology (resting transmembrane potential, action potential, synapses, synaptic transmission, sensory cells, etc.) during their bachelor's degree. They must have a good knowledge of the anatomy of the nervous system.

Learning outcomes of the course :

The course objectives are to master the integration of the oldest and the most up-to-date knowledge on the nervous system of vertebrates, especially human beings. This allows students to understand how this macrophysiology of the nervous system can provide solid conceptual bases: 1) to build the broadest scientific view (not limited to physiology), leading to discussion on the major functions of the nervous system, 2) to understand the physio- and, to a certain extent, the psycho-pathological aspects of neuropsychiatric disorders and, finally, 3) to be able to work in practical terms in a private or public multidisciplinary laboratory, where at least one part of the activities relate to research on nervous activities. The course therefore also includes a broad "philosophical aspect".

Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :

Students must have followed the courses in fundamental neuropsychology (resting transmembrane potential, action potential, synapses, synaptic transmission, sensory cells, etc.) during their bachelor's degree. They must have a good knowledge of the anatomy of the nervous system.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

The course is taught by the teacher with the help of slides. Recommended books:
Neurosciences Médicales. Les bases neuroanatomiques et neurophysiologiques.
Authors: T. C. PRITCHARD, K. D. ALLOWAY
DeBoeck Université Paris-Bruxelles.
Neurophysiologie - organisation et fonctionnement du système nerveux.
Authors: D. RICHARD, D. ORSAL
DUNOD Paris Sciences Sup (licence 3ème année = Maîtrise).
Neuroscience in medicine.
Author: P. Michael CONN
J.B. Lippincott Company Philadelphia.
Neurosciences Médicales.
Authors: S. E. NADEAU, T.S. FERGUSSON, E. VALENSTEIN, C.J. VIERCK, J.C. PETRUSKA, W. J. STREIT, L.A. RITZ, K. D. ALLOWAY
ELSEVIER Campus Référence Paris.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Face-to-face teaching.