Neurobiology

Aim

The aim of the course is for the student to acquire advanced knowledge of neurobiology and to get an overview of methods available for studies of the nervous system. The course covers current research topics within the area of neurobiology, and it comprises in-depth knowledge in medical biology. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course the students will be able to: Knowledge and understanding -Identify, understand and explain neurobiological phenomena -Integrate knowledge from different biological and medical areas in order to explain a neurobiological phenomenon -Integrate the knowledge to current research in medical neurobiology Competence and skills -Relate the new knowledge to cellular and molecular mechanisms -Use and evaluate basic techniques for neurobiological research Judgement and approach -Discuss and evaluate the results of scientific publications

Content

-Molecular mechanisms for nerve cell communication -Molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases -Development and plasticity of the nervous system -Behaviour and higher functions -Ethics