Behavioural Neuroscience

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Behavioural Neuroscience
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) to read, evaluate and discuss scientific literature in brain research 2) to conduct a brain-related experiment, to analyse the data and to write a report 3) to combine the field of behavioral neuroscience with other scientific disciplines such as medicine and psychology 4) to present and discuss a critical perspective in behavioral neuroscience in groups discussions and in an oral presentation 5) to design, write and present, together with peers, a research proposal in the field of behavioral neuroscience 6) to write and peer review a short essay 7) 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. For details, check the Ocasys page of the Minor Congress.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Practisch werk (PRC), Werkcollege (T) (LC-22 hrs, T-10hrs, ASM-48hrs, PRC-16 hrs, self-study 324 hrs)
Toetsvorm	Meerkeuze toets (MC), 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 ,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 11E) John P.J. Pinel 9781292351933
Entreevoorwaarden	The 15 EC Neuroscience course in semester Ia is an entry requirement.
Opmerkingen	Practicals, PBL and lectures minor congress are mandatory. Consequences: resits and/or special assignments. Capacity: 45 UG students 5 non-UG students Information about the registration process for UG students: here. Information about the registration process for non-UG students: minor.neuroscience.fse@rug.nl
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Minor Neuroscience 3 semester I b verplicht