| | | | Course module | | NWI-BB021B | Category | | 03 (Advanced) | Language of instruction | | English | Offered by | | Radboud University; Faculty of Science; BioWetenschappen; | Lecturer(s) | | | | Academic year | | 2019 | | Period | | KW2 | (04/11/2019 to 02/02/2020) |
| 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 | | Yes | Placement procedure | | In order of application | Explanation | | In order of application |
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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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| | | Basiskennis neuroanatomie en neurofysiologie
Tweedejaars cursus Hersenen en Gedrag
Theorie actiepotentiaal generatie (Hodgkin & Huxley; electrochemische werking neuronaal membraan), en neurotransmissie
Basiskennis en basisvaardigheid van wiskunde en natuurkunde voor Biologen (niveau VWO Wi-B): dit betreft o.a. eenvoudige eerste-orde lineaire dv, eenvoudige integralen, en de exponentiele functie |
| | Deelname aan de Werkcolleges, Computerpractica, Practica, en Demonstraties is verplicht.
Voor werkcollegeopgaven en computerpractica kan in totaal een vol bonuspunt worden verdiend.
Een voldoende voor deze onderdelen is voorwaarde om deel te mogen nemen aan het tentamen.
contact: prof. dr. A.J. van Opstal, 3614251, j.vanopstal@science.ru.nlHet maximum aantal studenten bedraagt 40.
De cursus wordt in genoemde periode verzorgd op do en vr. |
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• 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 materialsBlackboardThe needed literature will be published on Blackboard |
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Recommended materialsBookSinauer Associates, Neuroscience, Dale Purves editor, fifth edition |
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Instructional modesComputer practicalAttendance Mandatory | | Yes |
| Course occurrence
| Lecture
| Practical computer trainingAttendance Mandatory | | Yes |
| Response course
| Tutorial
| Zelfstudie
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| TestsExamTest weight | | 1 |
Test type | | Exam |
Opportunities | | Block KW2, Block KW3 |
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