Cognitive Neuroscience

General Information

Course Code	AB_1056
Credits	6 EC
Period	P1
Course Level	300
Language of Tuition	English
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Course Coordinator	dr. C.P.J. de Kock
Examiner	prof. dr. M.P. van den Heuvel
Teaching Staff	dr. P. Rao MSc prof. dr. S. Spijker dr. S. van der Sluis dr. C.P.J. de Kock
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Practical Information

You need to register for this course yourself. The (de)registration deadlines can be found on VU.nl

Teaching Methods	Study Group, Computer lab, Practical, Lecture

Check the schedule for this course.

Target audiences

This course is also available as:

Extra curricular course for VU students

Secondary subject for non-VU students

Open course

Part of an Exchange Programme

Course Objective

Introduction to the field of cognitive neuroscience: understanding the
biological mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as learning
and memory, discussing recent developments in the field with leading
scientists, and acquiring knowledge on how the brain, and its different
cell types, systems, and function.

Course Content

In the first course of this Minor, you will learn the basics of
cognitive neuroscience through a series of introductory lectures on
brain function and (dysfunctional) cognitive behavior. More
specifically, we will teach you the structure and function of the major
building blocks of the brain, ranging from single cells to neuronal
networks, and from emotion to motor control. We combine workshops and
keynote lectures, delivered by renowned neuroscientists, to discuss
recent advances in the field of learning and memory, brain plasticity,
and brain disease (e.g., developmental disorders, Angelman syndrome,
PTSD). Finally, you will learn about frontier brain imaging methods
(e.g. MRI) and experience various technical approaches to measure the
brain (e.g., histology) in hands-on practicals.

Additional Information Teaching Methods

Depending on the Covid-19 measures, teaching and learning activities
will be scheduled on campus (by estimation) 2 times/week, with priority
towards practicals.

Method of Assessment

Written exam & assignments

Entry Requirements

This course is part of the minor Brain and Mind. University students
need at least 90 ECTS to be eligible for (courses in) this minor. HBO
students can follow (courses in) this minor if they have at least 120
ETCS.

Literature

Recent literature, to be announced at the start of the course.

Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience
Carlson, Neil R.
(9th edition)

Exam material:
CH2, CH3, CH5, CH6 (pg. 136 - 146), CH7 & CH12

Additional Information Target Audience

Open to students from all educational backgrounds (e.g., exact, social,
life and economic sciences) with an interest in the brain and mind.
Due to curriculum overlap, students from Biomedical Sciences and Health
and Life Sciences from the VU cannot follow this course.

Additional Information

Coordinators: Christiaan de Kock and Martijn van den Heuvel.
No special requirements to be met.
Part of minor Brain and Mind.
This minor course requires a minimum of 25 participants to take place.