The function of the single nerve cell at a molecular and cellular level; the organization of the nervous system and its neuronal networks; neural control of simple and more complex functions. The course comprises lectures, practical exercises, and project tasks.
HL1009 Neuroscience 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
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Course syllabus HL1009 (Autumn 2007–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To provide a basic knowledge and understanding of the biology of the nervous system, from the function of the single nerve cell to the integrative control of cognitive and other higher brain functions.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Mandatory courses for B, Bio, D, E, F, K, M or T at KTH, or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Purves, Augustine, Fitzpatrick, Hall, LaMantia, McNamara, Williams (Eds) Neuroscience 4th ed. Sinauer Associates inc. publishers 2008 (ISBN 978-0-87893-697-7).
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project Task, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Practical exercises, project work and written examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.