Aims
- To study the normal function of the sensory systems, especially the visual and somatosensory systems.
- To study the neurophysiological mechanisms responsible for controlling movements, from the simple reflexes to the most sophisticated voluntary hand movements.
- To investigate the neural basis of learning and memory.
- To provide the basic knowledge for further advanced Neuroscience courses.
Main themes
- Introduction to the most important techniques in Neurosciences: recordings, reversible lesions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, functional brain imaging¿
- Receptors and transduction mechanisms
- Central processing of sensory informations: vision, tactile, pain, proprioception and balance.
- Motor control: spinal reflexes, muscle tone, posture, corticospinal system, motor cortical areas, basal ganglia, cerebellum, voluntary movements, locomotion, motor coordination¿
- Sensori-motor integration; role of the posterior parietal cortex in movement control.
- Distinct forms of learning and memory.
Content and teaching methods
- Introduction to the most important techniques in Neurosciences: recordings, reversible lesions, transcranial magnetic stimulation, functional brain imaging¿
- Receptors and transduction mechanisms
- Central processing of sensory informations: vision, tactile, pain, proprioception and balance.
- Motor control: spinal reflexes, muscle tone, posture, corticospinal system, motor cortical areas, basal ganglia, cerebellum, voluntary movements, locomotion, motor coordination¿
- Sensori-motor integration; role of the posterior parietal cortex in movement control.
- Distinct forms of learning and memory.
Other credits in programs
EDPH13BA
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Troisième année de bachelier en sciences de la motricité
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(5 credits)
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Mandatory
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EDPH1PM
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Année d'études préparatoire au master en sciences de la motricité, orientation éducation physique (60 & 120)
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(5 credits)
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Mandatory
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ELEC22
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Deuxième année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil électricien
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(5 credits)
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FSA13BA
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Troisième année de bachelier en sciences de l'ingénieur, orientation ingénieur civil
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(5 credits)
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KINE12BA
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Deuxième année de bachelier en kinésithérapie et réadaptation
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(5 credits)
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Mandatory
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KINE1PM
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Année d'études préparatoires au master en kinésithérapie et réadaptation (60) et au master en sciences de la motricité, orientation générale (120)
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(5 credits)
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Mandatory
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