NWI-BB039C
Neurodevelopment
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CursusNWI-BB039C
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
Categorie-
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; BioWetenschappen;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. S.M. Kolk
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
dr. S.M. Kolk
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. S.M. Kolk
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. S.M. Kolk
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
prof. dr. G.J.M. Martens
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2018
Periode
KW2  (05-11-2018 t/m 27-01-2019)
Aanvangsblok
KW2
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen

At the end of the course, the student is able to:

  1. analyse a neurodevelopmental process and describe this process at a scientific and academic level, using the obtained knowledge of various disciplines (morphological, cellu­lar and molecular aspects).
  2. discern the various research approaches and strategies used by developmental neurobiologists, think critically and independently, and summarize, introduce and discuss these issues in a well-arranged report.
  3. critically read and evaluate a primary research article in the neurodevelopmental field and articulate understanding of the research article to peers by making and presenting a poster/giving a clear oral presentation based on the article, and critically analyze and discuss an oral presentation of a colleague student.
Inhoud
The course Neurodevelopment deals with the basic principles of neural development as exemplified by key experiments and observations from past and recent times. The (responsive) lectures are organized ontogenetically, beginning from the induction of the neural primordium and ends with the emergence of behavior. The course covers all major topics along the way, including the patterning and growth of the nervous system, neuronal determination, axonal navigation and targeting, neuron survival and death, and synapse formation and plasticity.
Furthermore, during the simulated laboratory course the use of model organisms, the intensive application of biochemical, molecular and cellular approaches, and the introduction of new imaging technologies is discussed. The course ends with a symposium where you discuss your poster or give a presentation in parallel sessions based on literature analysis of leading scientific papers in the field of neurodevelopment.
Bijzonderheden
This course will be taught in English. The course will be given in the announced period at Mondays and Tuesdays.

Onderwerpen
• Developmental Biology
• Developmental Neurobiology
• Embryology

Toetsinformatie
Written exam (60% of final mark) combined with participating in simulation practical, making reports, making a poster and giving an oral presentation (40% of final mark).

Voorkennis
Important: Basic knowledge on Descriptive Embryology is needed. In the beginning of the course suggestions will be given how to enhance this knowledge. The student has to acquire this knowledge independently and under his/her own responsibility.

Verplicht materiaal
Boek
Necessary: • Dan H. Sanes, Thomas A. Reh & William A. Harris , Development of the Nervous System (with CDROM), Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, 2012 - 3rd edition, English- Hardcover
ISBN:9780123745392

Aanbevolen materiaal
Boek
Scott F. Gilbert, Developmental Biology- Revised Edition, Sinauer Associates Inc, april 2010 - 9th edition, English- Hardcover
ISBN:9780878933846

Werkvormen
Cursusgebeurtenis

Opmerking
Maximum aantal deelnemers: 60

Hoorcollege

Presentatie
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Responsiecollege

Simulatiepracticum
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Zelfstudie

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging3
ToetsvormTentamen
GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3

Opdrachten
Weging2
ToetsvormOpdracht
GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3