DOCTORAL COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTION
Course unit title |
Scientific direction Scientific code |
Faculty |
Department (s) |
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Neurophysiology
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Biophysics N 011 |
Life Sciences Center |
Institute of Biosciences |
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Mode of studies |
Number of credits |
Mode of studies |
Number of credits |
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Lectures |
0 |
Consultations |
1 |
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Self-studies |
9 |
Seminars |
0 |
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Aims of course |
· To learn about structure and functioning of cells in nervous system, principles of generation and propagation of electrical signals, information coding and synaptic communication. · To learn the principles of analysis and critical evaluation of scientific literature, preparing the scientific presentation, scientific discussion. |
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Main topics |
Posible topics: · Type and structure of cells in nervous system; · Generation and propagation of gradual and action potentials; · Communication between cells in nervous system; · Synaptic plasticity; · Methods in neurophysiology. The specific topic of interest is discussed with PhD student. Then the scientific literature is analyzed (self-studies and consultations) and public presentation on topic of interest is prepared (duration of presentation – 1 hour). The presentation must include: 1. Basics on the topic of interest; 2. Latest scientific findings on the topic of interest; 3. Critical evaluation what is already known and what remains to be found.
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Main literature |
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· M.F. Bear, B.W. Connors, M. Paradiso “Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain” fourth edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2015. · J. H. Byrne, R. Heidelberger, M. N. Waxham, J. L. Roberts “From Molecules to Networks: An Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience”, Third Edition, Academic Press, 2014. · Kandel E.R., Schwartz J.H., Jessell T.M., Siegelbaum S.A, Hudspeth A.J. “Principles of Neural Science” McGraw-Hill Publishing Co, 2013. · Subject related original scientific papers. |
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Assessment strategy |
Assessment criteria |
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Seminar |
The PhD student makes a presentation during public seminar. Evaluation is based on three criteria: · Fluency and logic of presentation; · Knowledge on the subject; · Answering questions. |
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Coordinator(s): Name, surname |
Scientific degree |
Pedagogical rank |
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Aidas Alaburda |
Dr. |
Prof. |
Approved by the Council of Graduate School of Life Sceinces Center No 600000-…-… on the …. of …… 2021 |
Chairman |