Behavioural Neuroscience

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Behavioural Neuroscience
Leerdoelen	Learning outcome at the theoretical level: the student obtains knowledge of: 1. Brain development and the ageing brain 2. Stress and Emotion 3. Psychopathology of the brain 4. Brain lateralisation 5. Recent developments in the brain mechanisms underlying Anorexia Nervosa, obesity, personality, smell and taste, depression, aggression, social withdrawal and/or sleep (deficiency). Learning outcomes at the module level, the student has the ability: - to read, evaluate and discuss scientific literature in brain research - to conduct a brain-related experiment, to analyse the data and to write a report - to combine the field of behavioral neuroscience with other scientific disciplines such as medicine and psychology. - to present and discuss a critical perspective in behavioral neuroscience in groupds discussions and in an oral presentation - to design, write and present, together with peers, a research proposal in the field of behavioral neuroscience - to write and peer review a short essay - to write, based on scientific literature, an opinion paper for the general public
Omschrijving	This course is a follow up / extension of the 15 EC course Neuroscience in semester Ia. The initial part consists of lectures in behavioral neuroscience and a few practicals on sensory physiology (smell and taste) and the effects of specific behavior on the electro-encephalogram (EEG). The lectures are assesed by a written exam (mc and open questions), the practicals by a report. In the second (problem based learning) part, students get acquainted with a selected field in behavioral neuroscience, a.o. eating disorders, stress and agression, depression, learning and memory, social withdrawal. They present an article (individual assignment) and design, present and write a research proposal (assignment for group of 3/4), In the last part of the minor in January, the students take part in the minor congress of the bachelor Biology and Life Sciences and Technology. For details, check the Ocasys page of the Minor Congress (WBBY023-05).
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Practisch werk (PRC)
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Verslag (R) (The final graded is the weighted average (based on ECs), required is a score of at least 5.0 for the different parts (theory and practicals, project based learning and minor congress))
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. A.J.W. Scheurink
Docent(en)	dr. B. Buwalda ,dr. S.F. de Boer ,dr. L.P.W.G.M. Jacobus Mgn Van De Zande ,prof. dr. J.D.A. Olivier ,dr. B.J. Riedstra ,prof. dr. A.J.W. Scheurink ,prof. dr. G. van Dijk
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Introduction to Biopsychology, Global Edition, 9/E John P.J. Pinel 9781292058917 ca. €  84,00
Entreevoorwaarden	The 15 EC Neuroscience minor in semester Ia is an entry requirement. Students from Medicine or Movement Sciences at the University of Groningen form an exception on this rule and are also welcome.
Opmerkingen	Maximum capacity: 75 students
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Minor Neuroscience 3 semester I b verplicht