MBV4340 – Advanced neurobiology
Course description
Course content
The course providse a thorough presentation of neuroscience topics from molecules to mind. The course focus on mechanisms underlying normal brain function and important neurological diseases are presented in the context of the mechanisms described. Topics to be covered include membrane biophysics, ion channels, synaptic plasticity, development, neural networks, sensory processing, perception, learning, and memory. The course content may vary from year to year.
Learning outcome
Provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the neural foundation for behaviour and cognition. The course provides students with insight into ongoing research in neuroscience at UiO and provides a platform for continued studies in neuroscience.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary research field and the course is open for students from all faculties.
Phd students must apply for the course MBV9340 - Advanced neurobiology
The courses MBV4340 and MBV9340 have common admission. Applicants are ranked by the following criteria:
1. PhD students and master students at the MN faculty who have the course as part of the approved curriculum.
2. Other PhD students and visiting PhD students.
3. Students with admission to single courses on master’s level and exchange students
4. Applicants are ranked by credits in each group; all applicants within 1st rank before applicants in 2nd etc. If admission is limited to a fixed number of participants, admission will be decided by drawing lots for students who are ranked equally
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Although no formal prerequisite , students need basic knowledge about neurons and the membrane potential.
Recommended previous knowledge
Relevant background from medicine or courses at IMBV such as MBV3050 – Human physiology (continued) and MBV3010 – Advanced cell biology (continued) or corresponding knowledge.
Students without such knowledge must contact the teacher before the course starts.