Duration
18h Th, 12h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is divided in three theorical and practical parts:
1. Introduction to neurosciences
- Neuroanatomy of three animal models in research: drosophila, zebrafish, mouse.
- Techniques: observation, telemetry, electrophysiology, optogenetic, neuroimaging.
- Neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness.
This part deals with a few behaviors (fear, agression, ...) and descibes some cellular and molecular mechanisms of action. The analysis and the presentation of research articles by the students during the course will allow a better understanding of the course content.
3. Methodological introduction to the study of learning and animal cognition
In 2019/20, this part of the course will discuss in detail a learning paradigm of learning and memory conventionally used in behavioral neuroscience laboratories. Our objectives will be to identify the advantages and limitations of this type of approach by comparing several typical research articles.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course aims at introducing theorical and methodological bases to specialized domains in neurosciences (Motivation biopsychology, learning and memory, cognition and emotion dysfunctioning). Specific courses addressing these matters are proposed to Bloc 2 master students.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
It is useful to know the bases in cell physiology and neurobiology. However, these notions will be reviewed before addressing issues specific to neurosciences and experimental psychology.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theorical course, oral presentation by the students, neuroimaging preclinical research demonstration
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The theorical course is offered during the first quadrimestre. Participation to practicals is mandatory.
Recommended or required readings
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Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is based on written personnal works. foloow-up meetings are offered to hemlp students during the first quadrimester. A pre-manuuscript can be evaluated in december, if students ask for it. The final manuscript has to be submitted during the exam session.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Practical course at B30. Neuroimaging preclinic research demonstration.
Contacts
Jean-Christophe Plumier, Ecophysiologie et physiologie animale, Bât B22, chemin de la vallée 4, 4000 Liège
E-mail: JC.Plumier@uliege.be/ Tel: 3843
Gilles Vandewalle, GIGA-Cyclotron Research Centre/In Vivo Imaging, Sleep Research Group,
Bât B30, 8 allée du VI août, 4000 Liège
E-mail: gilles.vandewalle@uliege.be / Tel: 2367
André Ferrara, Psychologie de l'apprentissage et cognition animale. ULiège, FPLSE, Quartier Agora / Place des Orateurs 2 (Bât. B32). E-mail: a.ferrara@uliege.be / Tel.: 04/366.22.32
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
The evaluation is based on written personnal works. foloow-up meetings are offered to hemlp students during the first quadrimester. A pre-manuuscript can be evaluated in december, if students ask for it. The final manuscript has to be submitted during the exam session.