6 EC
Semester 1, period 2
5234NETB6Y
Owner | Master Biomedical Sciences |
Coordinator | dr. J.A. Gorter |
Part of | Master Biomedical Sciences, track Physiology of Synapses and Networks, |
The course ‘From Network to behaviour’ consists of four parts.
Dissection manual for neuroanatomy (see Canvas)
You are expected to demonstrate a critical scientific attitude. Active participation in discussions and well prepared
presentations are part of learning how to express your scientific expertise.
Activity |
Hours |
|
Lectures |
12 |
|
Practical |
24 |
|
Exam |
2 |
|
Workgroup |
4 |
|
Presentation |
4 |
|
Self study/working on assignments |
122 |
|
Total |
168 |
(6 EC x 28 uur) |
Requirements of the programme concerning attendance (OER-B):
Additional requirements for this course:
The students are advised to attend all lectures ('H' in datanose). The practicals ('Practicum' in datanose) and workgroups ('WC' in datanose) are compulsory.
Item and weight | Details |
Final grade | |
0.5 (50%) Tentamen | Must be ≥ 5.5 |
0.1 (10%) Project proposal (presentation) | Must be ≥ 5.5 |
0.4 (40%) Project proposal (written assignment) | Must be ≥ 5.5 |
The writing assignment and presentation are graded and the Neuroanatomy part is judged on your activities in the dissection room and the written exam. The final grade is the weighted average of the marks. You have to achieve a minimum grade of 5,5 for each mark. If you have to retake the project writing the maximum grade achievable is 6. Furthermore, you have to pass the assignment 'Behavioral analysis’.
Inspection on request, via appointment with coordinator
During the assignment "Behavioral analysis" you will work in groups and get a behavioral dataset that needs to be analyzed. The results need to be presented. You have to pass the assignment 'Behavioral analysis’.
The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl
You can find the timetable of the course on DataNose
The schedule for this course is published on DataNose.