Neural plasticity in learning and development
Master
In Maynard (USA)
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Master
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Maynard (USA)
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Roles of neural plasticity in learning and memory and in development of invertebrates and mammals. An in-depth critical analysis of current literature of molecular, cellular, genetic, electrophysiological, and behavioral studies. Discussion of original papers supplemented by introductory lectures.
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- Learning and Development
Course programme
Lectures: 1 session / week, 3 hours / session
Bear, Connors and Paradiso. Neuroscience, Exploring the Brain. Williams & Wilkins, 2000.
This course covers the molecular and cellular basis of synaptic plasticity, hippocampal function and the role of plasticity in both vertebrate and invertebrate memory. The course is taught by members of MIT's Picower Center for Learning and Memory.
Students are required to read all of the papers to be covered in each class and write 8-10 questions based on the readings, to be submitted before the in-class presentations.
Undergraduate and graduate students will be graded as follows:
In addition, graduate students must make an additional presentation.
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