Cognitive Neuroscience

2023-2024

Algemene informatie

Vakcode AB_1056
Studiepunten 6 EC
Periode P1
Vakniveau 300
Onderwijstaal Engels
Faculteit Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen
Vakcoördinator dr. C.P.J. de Kock
Examinator prof. dr. M.P. van den Heuvel
Docenten dr. P. Rao MSc
prof. dr. S. Spijker
dr. S. van der Sluis
dr. C.P.J. de Kock

Praktische informatie

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Onderwijsvorm Werkgroep, Computerpracticum, Practicum, Hoorcollege

Doelgroepen

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Dit vak wordt in het Engels aangeboden. Omschrijvingen kunnen daardoor mogelijk alleen in het Engels worden weergegeven.

Doel vak

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.

Inhoud vak

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.

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

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

Toetsvorm

Written exam & assignments

Vereiste voorkennis

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.

Literatuur

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

Aanvullende informatie doelgroep

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.

Overige informatie

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.