- The student knows how sensory information is coded in taste-smell, vestibular, visual and auditory system
- The student understands the mechanisms on which the motor system and muscle control are based
- The student understands the mechanisms on which sensori-motor integration is based
- The student understands the principles of pre and post-natal brain development
- The student understands the fundamental processes supporting cognitive functions such as memory.
- The student is able to apply this knowledge to interpret animal behaviour and the evolution of sensori-motor functions
- The student is able to apply this knowledge to interpret biomedical aspects of sensori-motor functions
- The student is able to apply this knowledge to understand neuro-developmental and neuro-degenerative disorders
- The student is able to summarize primary literature on sensori-motor and cognitive functions as well as neuro-development in an essay and presentation
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This course provides an overview of the neural basis of perception and cognition in humans and animals. Both the results of recent neurophysiological research on animals, and new understandings from human neuroimaging studies are discussed. Attention will also be given to the coupling of sensory and motor systems with evolution and human and animal behaviour.
Topics:
- Representation of the environment and self movement by sensory systems (chemical, visual, auditory, vestibular and somatosensory)
- Motor functions and the underlying neurophysiological aspects
- Pre and post-natal brain development
- Cognitive functions (such as memory) and the underlying neural substrates
- Evolution and behaviour with respect to sensory and motor functions in humans and animals
- Biomedical aspects of sensori-motor functions
Instructional modes
- Lecture
- Response course
- Self-study
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| Basic neuroanatomy, basic background knowledge on action potential and neural transmission (axons, synapses, transmitters).
i.e.: Purves, Neuroscience, (5e edition), Chapters 1-8 |
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Exam (60%), report from the Computerpractical (20%), report from the Lab Practical (20%)
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- Participation in practicals is compulsory; you need to pass these elements in order to take part in the exam.
- The course is given in English
- In the case of not being able to attend one or more practical courses/lab days due to corona measures, the course coordinator will decide if the student is obligated to re-take the missed meeting and how this will take place.
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