Neuroscience
- UE code MBIMB300
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Schedule
45Quarter 2
- ECTS Credits 4
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Language
French
- Teacher
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Knowledge
2) Analytical Skills
3) Transferable Skills
The course aims to:
Neuroscience is addressed at multiple levels of analysis — molecular, cellular, brain, psychological, and social — in order to better understand the processes underlying behavior, emotions, and cognitive functions in both animals and humans.
The course begins with an introduction reviewing recent concepts related to neurons, synapses, and neuroglia. A second section, dedicated to perception, examines the different sensory systems, from peripheral receptors to central projections. It highlights how the brain selects, organizes, and interprets sensory information to transform it into meaningful perceptions.
The section on systemic neuroscience covers, among other topics, the early stages of brain development, the formation of neural circuits, their modifications under the influence of experience, as well as the mechanisms of repair and regeneration of the nervous system.
Finally, the study of complex brain functions includes an exploration of associative cortical areas, language and speech, sleep–wake cycles, the autonomic system, pain processing, emotions, sexuality, and human memory.
The course may include the following:
1) General Introduction
2) Molecular and Cellular Bases
3) Sensory Systems
4) Motor Control
5) Complex and Integrative Functions
6) Systemic and Social Neuroscience
Certain sections may be developed in greater detail depending on the instructor’s choice.
Learning in Neuroscience requires the student’s active engagement and the progressive construction of knowledge. Some of the proposed exercises aim not only to assess acquired knowledge but also to encourage the development of personal methods for sustainable and autonomous learning.
Beyond the exercises possibly provided by instructors, each student is expected to develop an autonomous and proactive approach to mastering the content. This may include:
These self-learning strategies will enable students to become active participants in their own training, strengthen memory consolidation, and acquire greater autonomy in mastering neuroscience knowledge.
Prerequisite: General psychology
Recommendation: Take this course the year prior to entering the first Master’s in Biomedical Sciences.
These assessment methods may be adapted in the event of exceptional circumstances, whether related to the organization of the course or independent of it, including public health situations.
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Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences | Standard | 3 | 4 |