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By the end of this course students should be able to:
• Explain fundamentals of cognitive neuroscience, from neurons to behavior;
• Describe basic principles of functional neuroimaging techniques (human: functional magnetic resonance imaging, electro- and magnetoencephalography, animal: electrophysiology, calcium imaging (1/2 photon), other optical methods (VSD), optogenetics)
• Contrast pros and cons of modern functional neuroimaging techniques
• Critically evaluate applications of neuroimaging techniques in two model systems: memory (episodic/semantic) and sleep;
• Apply this knowledge to design neuroimaging experiments
• Communicate findings of scientific articles (in group presentations).
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The field of cognitive neuroscience is rapidly expanding.
The anatomical and functional properties of different parts of the nervous system are investigated in numerous ways and at many levels, varying from the molecular and cellular level to brain systems and behavior. This course will provide the fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience, with a major focus on modern brain imaging techniques and their applications. The course will consist of:
1. Lectures covering
- History of Memory Consolidation
- Principles and limitations of cognitive neuroimaging techniques in humans: fMRI, MEG/EEG, and animal: electrophysiology, calcium imaging (1/2 photon), other optical methods (VSD), optogenetics
- Applications of neuroimaging for study of the memory system
2. Practicals (werkcolleges), covering:
- case based discussions in small groups discussing advantages and disadvantages of different techniques
3. Lab tour of human and animal facilities (not mandatory)
4. Group presentation (mandatory)
- students will identify an interesting recent (2015-2019) scientific article
5. Project work:
- student will develop an experimental question and design (submitted in written, –preparation at home, mandatory)
- Individual 5-min presentation of project (mandatory)
6. Group-puzzle: develop and present a scientific project with a sleep and memory question
7. Final exam
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| The final grade is based on the following three elements:
exam, counts for 60%, minimum grade 5.0
written project proposal and individual presentation, counts for 20%, no minimum grade
group presentation and tweets, counts for 20%, no minimum grade |
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| This course will be taught in English
The course is scheduled to take place on Thursdays and Fridays
There will be a maximum of 60 students that can participate
Mandatory classes: group and individual presentations, written project plan
Lab tour is not mandatory (but highly recommended) |
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