Course manual 2025/2026

Objectives

Identify different (neuro)endocrine systems
Establish how disturbed metabolism leads to metabolic disease in early and later stages of life
Compare and select scientific technologies for specific applications
Compile and clearly present a research proposal
Interpret and clearly present scientific data.
Collaborate with peers

Teaching methods

Lecture
Self-study
Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis
Computer lab session/practical training

Learning activities

Activity	Hours
Hoorcollege	57
Tentamen	3
Werkcollege	57
Self study	51
Total	168	(6 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

Some course components require compulsory attendance. If compulsory attendance applies, this will be indicated in the Course Catalogue which can be consulted via the UvA-website. The rationale for and implementation of this compulsory attendance may vary per course and, if applicable, is included in the Course Manual.

Additional requirements for this course:

Absence only after consultation and with approval of the course coordinator.

Assessment

Item and weight	Details
Final grade
0.5 (50%) Exam
0.5 (50%) Asignment

Fraud and plagiarism

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

Course structure

Weeknummer	Onderwerpen	Studiestof
40	Translational Metabolism
41	Translational Metabolism
42	Neuroendocrinology
43	Neuroendocrinology

Owner	Master Biomedical Sciences
Coordinator	prof. dr. A. Kalsbeek
Part of	Master Biomedical Sciences, track Experimental Internal Medicine,

Neuroendocrinology and Translational Metabolism