Objectives (Doelstelling)
The course gives an overview of the function and structure of brain regions and circuitries involved in the processing of cognition, emotion and motion.
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Contents (Inhoud / Omschrijving)
The students will get an introduction into the human neuroanatomy by means of both lectures and practicals. The practical work involves macroscopic dissection of brains of humans and of brains of rats. Slices of rat brains will be used in the microscopy practice sessions. This course will be followed by an exam.
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Literature (Literatuur)
- A dissection guide for the human brain and the practical courses will be available.
Representative readings - Illustration from FitzGerald & Folan: Clinical Neuroanatomy and Related Neuroscience. These illustrations can be found on: www.fleshandbones.com
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Teaching methods (Werkvormen)
3A dissection of the human brain and rat brain, practical courses, lectures.
Temporarily schedule, check Blackboard: (6xhalf day) - lectures, 23-24 Aug. 8.45-12.30 Location TvA 4.00.05
- practical lessons 25 -30 Aug. 8.45-17.30
- practical lessons of rat brains 01 Sept. 8.45-17.30
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Information (Inlichtingen)
Dr. C.M. van Rijn, E:
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Coördinerend docent
coordinator: C.M. van Rijn, lecturers: T. van Rijn, A. Kiliaan; M.L.A. Jongsma
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Examination (Toetsingsvorm)
Written exam. The practice lessons are obligatory. There is no possibility to do the practice lessons on a later date.
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Exam information (Toetsinformatie)
Friday, November 3, 2011; 10.45-12.30
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Enrollment ( Inschrijving college )
Via STUDENT PORTAL. Please subscribe as soon as possible, preferably before summer holidays. The course starts at august 23, 2011. |
Extra enrollment information (Extra informatie inschrijving)
3Via KISS/TIS, Please subscribe as soon as possible, preferably before summer holidays. The course starts at August 24, 2011.
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Extra information
- Autumn semester
- Credits: 3 EC,
- Level: master
- Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
- Enrollment (exam and course): Through Student Portal . Exchange students please contact
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