Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A6 |
Skills of understanding the functioning of cells through the structural organization, biochemistry, gene expression and genetic variability. |
A7 |
Skills of knowing and analyzing specific cellular systems as stem cells, nerve cells, cells of the immune system, or other cells related to several pathologies. |
A8 |
Skills of having an integrated view of the previously acquired knowledge about Molecular and Cellular Biology and Genetics, with an interdisciplinary approach and experimental work. |
B3 |
Skills of management of the information: that are able to gather and to understand relevant information and results, obtaining conclusions and to prepare reasoned reports on scientific and biotechnological questions |
B5 |
Ability to draft, represent, analyze, interpret and present technical documentation and relevant data in the field of the branch of knowledge of the master's degree in the native language and at least in another International diffusion language. |
B9 |
Skills of preparation, show and defense of a work. |
C1 |
Ability to express oneself correctly, both orally and in writing, in the official languages of the autonomous community |
C2 |
Ability to know and use appropriately the technical terminology of the field of knowledge of the master, in the native language and in English, as a language of international diffusion in this field |
C8 |
Valuing the importance of research, innovation and technological development for the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society. |
C9 |
Ability to manage times and resources: developing plans, prioritizing activities, identifying critical points, establishing goals and accomplishing them. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
Students will acquire knowledge on the basic mechanisms by which the nervous system regulates behaviour, interaction between motor and sensory systems and integration of the different neural circuits. |
AR6 AR7 AR8
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BR3 BR5 BR9
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CC1 CC2 CC8 CC9
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
1) Neuron Doctrine: historical introduction to modern neurobiology
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Reticular Theory
Golgi’s technique and Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s studies
Neuron Doctrine
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2) Neuron organization and signalling
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Basic structure of the neuron
Types of neurons
Electrical synapse
Chemical synapse
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3) The changing brain |
Early development of the nervous system
Formation of neural circuits
Modification of neural circuits and synaptic plasticity
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4) Anatomic organization of the nervous system |
Anatomy of the central nervous system
Anatomy of the peripheral nervous system
Basic notions on comparative neuroanatomy
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5) Neural basis of sensory perception |
Somatic sensory system
Visual system
Chemosensory system
Auditory and vestibular system
Pain.
Visceral sensitive system.
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6) Neural control of motor activity and its coordination |
General organization of the systems involved in motor control |
7) Complex encephalic functions |
Learning and memory
Emotions
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8) Techniques for the study of the encephalon |
Transgenics.
Optogenetics
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Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A6 A7 A8 |
6 |
14 |
20 |
Laboratory practice |
C8 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
Document analysis |
B3 B5 B9 C9 C2 C1 |
3 |
24 |
27 |
Objective test |
A6 A7 A8 |
2 |
6 |
8 |
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Personalized attention |
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6 |
0 |
6 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
Sessions of 60 minutes of approximate duration on the contents correponding to the subject.
For a full use of them, it is recommended that the student has previously reviewed the fundamental aspects of the different contents in the texts and web links that are recommended in the "Information sources" section.
In addition, students will have the contents of the topics developed in this subject on the "Virtual Campus" platform in different formats (pdf, ppt, recordings, videos ...). |
Laboratory practice |
The laboratory practices are configured as an essential part of the subject.
During its development, aspects related to:
- Identification of different regions of the nervous system
- The use of animal models for the study of the nervous system in normal and / or pathological conditions
- The use of mutant and transgenic lines in Neuroscience studies
- The management of interactive pages, on-line Neuroanatomy atlases and web links related to practical contents.
At the end of the internship period, students must submit a report on them. |
Document analysis |
It will consist of individual reading of recent Neurobiology articles designated by the teaching staff and that complement the contents of the lectures. Subsequently, the students will present a brief summary of the assigned article, which will serve as the basis for the subsequent guided discussion.
The materials necessary to develop this activity will be provided by the teaching staff, in advance, through the Virtual Campus platform.
The students will be able to consult their doubts with the teaching staff through email, chats and video calls. |
Objective test |
It will be an exam about the contents reflected on the syllabus of the subject. The exam will consist of multiple choice, true/false and/or questions to be answered briefly.
The exam will be carried out preferably online through the Virtual Campus platform. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Document analysis |
Laboratory practice |
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Description |
Students can consult their specific doubts during the lectures.
In addition, it will have personalized tutorials to consult your doubts related to the theoretical and practical matter and with the activities programmed in the discipline.
The teaching staff will communicate with the students through official channels (videoconference, forums, email, chat).
Given the purpose of these tutorials, an attempt will be made to make the schedule the most suitable for the teacher and the student, prior agreement between the two. |
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Objective test |
A6 A7 A8 |
It will consist of any of the following types of questions: multiple choice, gap-filling, matching, ordering answers, and short answers.
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70 |
Document analysis |
B3 B5 B9 C9 C2 C1 |
There will be a discussion of a current research article, in which the student must participate actively after having carried out the individual critical analysis of it.
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10 |
Laboratory practice |
C8 |
At the end of the practice period, students must submit a report or abstract related to the contents of the practical activities carried out. |
20 |
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Assessment comments |
OBSERVATIONS: The laboratory practices are configured as an essential part of the content of the subject, so their attendance will be face-to-face and mandatory. It is a necessary condition that all students approve the activities "Document analysis" and "Laboratory practice" to be able to pass the subject. In the case of the second oportunity of the call for the current year (July call), the evaluation system planned for the first opportunity will be maintained, both for students who have failed any of the parts and for those students that has not been presented to them. Honors will be awarded to students who present themselves at the first opportunity of each call. The fraudulent performance of tests or evaluation activities will lead to the application of current regulations in this regard.
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Sources of information |
Basic
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Bibliografía básica: - Dale Purves et al. (2008). Neuroscience. Sinauer Associates, cop. 4th ed. - Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell (2000).Principios de neurociencia. McGraw Hill-Interamericana. - Greg Lemke (2009). Developmental neurobiology. Academic Press-Elsevier. - John H. Byrne; James L. Roberts (2009). From molecules to networks an introduction to cellular and molecular neuroscience. Elsevier. - Larry Squire et al. (2008). Fundamental neuroscience. Academic Press. - Daniel P. Cardinale (2007). Neurociencia aplicada: sus fundamentos. Editorial Médica Panamericana. Web links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK20385/ https:// www.brainfacts.org/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK10799
https://neurophysics.ucsd.edu/courses/physics_171/Neuroscience%20Exploring%20the%20Brain%20-%20Bear,%20Mark%20F.%20[SRG].pdf
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Complementary
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Citoloxía/610212103 | Histoloxía Vexetal e Animal/610212104 | Organografía Microscópica/610212628 |
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Other comments |
Students are advised students to study independently making use of all material available, including the recommended bibliography and web sources. It is recommenden to limit the delivery of works to computer support to comply with the Green Campus program of the Faculty.
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