Neurobiology

lbio1349  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Neurobiology
4.00 credits
30.0 h + 20.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Clotman Frédéric; Gofflot Françoise;
Language
French
Prerequisites
It is advisable to have a good prior knowledge of the topics covered by the courses LBIO1234; LBIO1235; LBIO1236.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • understand and describe the fundamental processes underlying the development of the mammalian central nervous system ;
  • identify and describe the molecular actors involved and their signalling pathways
  • demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of complex brain functions studied in the course ;
  • understand and describe the characteristics and molecular mechanisms involved in the different pathologies studied;
  • understand, describe and discuss the neurodegenerative mechanisms and regenerative processes of the adult mammalian nervous system.
  • analyse and comment on an article from the recent scientific literature related to the topics covered during the ex cathedra course, seminars and reverse classes.
 
Bibliography
Ouvrages de référence :
  1. Neurosciences (Purves et aL, éditions de Boeck).
  2. Psychobiologie (Breedlove et al., éditions de Boeck)
Articles de la littérature récente
Faculty or entity
BIOL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Additionnal module in Biology