 | | | | | Course module | | NWI-BB021B | | Category | | BA (Bachelor) | | Language of instruction | | Dutch | | Offered by | | Radboud University; Faculty of Science; BioWetenschappen; | | Lecturer(s) | | | | | Academic year | | 2017 | | | Period | | | KW2 | (13/11/2017 to 04/02/2018) |
| | Starting block | | | KW2 | |
| | Course mode | | | full-time | |
| | Remarks | | - | | Registration using OSIRIS | | Yes | | Course open to students from other faculties | | Yes | | Pre-registration | | No | | Waiting list | | No | | Placement procedure | | - |
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- The student can analyse linear systems ain the time domain and frequency domain, and draw conclusions for the systems response to arbitrary stimuli
- The student can build elementary neural models and simulate them in the computer with Simulink
- The student can apply the elementary principles of spike analysis techniques
- The student understands psychofysical methods and analyse psychophysical data
- The student understands neuronal models and the concepts of receptive fields and movement fields
- The student understands the principles, advantages and limitations of the most important methods in modern Neuroscience and can identify the best technique(s) to study a given neurophysiological problem.
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• Sinauer Associates, Neuroscience, Dale Purves editor, vijfde druk (aanbevolen). Oudere internet versie (3e druk) zal worden bekendgemaakt bij aanvang cursus; € 75.
• Dictaten en handleidingen (op Blackboard) |
• 12 hours computer course
• 46 hours lecture
• 2 hours laboratory course
• 22 hours question session
• 14 hours problem session
• 72 hours individual study period
Extra information teaching methods: lectures - exercises (werkcolleges) - response hours - computer practica - neurophysiology practicum |
• Participation in the Werkcolleges, Computerpractica, Practica, en Demonstrations is obligatory.
• Students can earn a maximum full bonus point for the werkcollege exercises and computer practicum assignments.
• A positive score ('voldoende') for these activities is a prerequisite to be allowed access at the written exam.
contact: prof. dr. A.J. van Opstal, 3614251, j.vanopstal@science.ru.nlThe maximum number of students for this course is 40.
The course is given on Thursdays and Fridays of the second quarter. |
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The following topics are part of the course:
• Linear models and systems theory with applications in neuroscience: oculomotor system (saccades, vestibular system) en auditory system, visual system.
• Time domain and spectral analysis of neural systems
• Introduction to modelling cells and neural networks
• Introduction to psychophysics
• Temporal, spatial, and population coding by neurons: receptive fields, recruitment, noise
• Spike-train analysis (information theory, Poisson models, cluster analysis, spike detection)
• Neurophysiological methods:
• electrophysiology (single-unit, multiunit, local field potentials)
• neuroimaging (EEG, MEG, fMRI)
• two-photon imaging, optogenetics
• microstimulation, neuropharmacological techniques, lesions. |
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• Basic knowedge of neuro-anatomy and neurophysiology
• Second-year course "Hersenen en Gedrag" (Brain and Behaviour)
• Theory of action potential generation (Hodgkin & Huxley; electrochemical mechanisms at neuronal membrane), and neurotransmission
• Basic theoretical and applied knowledge of math and physics for Biologists (level VWO Wi-B): E.g., simple first-orde linear differential eqns., simple integrals, the exponential function and logarithms. |
| | | Required materialsBlackboard| The needed literature will be published on Blackboard |
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Recommended materialsBook| Sinauer Associates, Neuroscience, Dale Purves editor, fifth edition |
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Instructional modesComputer practical| Attendance Mandatory | | Yes |
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| Lecture
| Practical computer training| Attendance Mandatory | | Yes |
| Response course
| Tutorial
| Zelfstudie
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TestsTentamen| Test weight | | 1 |
| Opportunities | | Block KW2, Block KW4 |
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