LIFS 3240-2015
LIFS 3240:
Lecturer:
Tutor
Introduction to Neurobiology (Spring 14/15)
Prof. Karl Tsim (Course Director)
Prof. Hsiaoming B. Peng
Dr. Wing Leung (lkwing@ust.hk)
Rm 5456
Rm 5461
Rm 6145
10:30 – 11:50
10:30 – 11:50
X-7332
X-7321
X-7338
Time:
Monday
Wednesday
Rm 6591
Rm 6591
Text Book:
From Neuron to Brain
Nicholls et al. 2001 Sinauer
Foundations of Neurobiology Delcomyn 1998
Freeman
Neuroscience
Purves et al. 1997
Sinauer
Web site at http://lmes2.ust.hk/portal#
Intended Learning Outcome:
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To gain knowledge in fundamental principles of neurobiology;
To learn to appreciate and to evaluate neuroscience literature;
To cultivate ability in communication and appreciation of neuroscience;
To train interpersonal skills in developing collaborative projects;
To incubate interests and preparation for career path.
Project and Presentation:
Mid-Term Exam:
Final Exam:
10%
30%
60%
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Topics
Time
Lecturer
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1.
An overview
Brain and behaviour
2.
4/2
9/2
TSIM
TSIM
11/2
TSIM
16/2
18/2
18/2
TSIM
TSIM
TSIM
Functional anatomy of the central nervous system
Anatomical organization
Regional anatomy and image of the brain
Cerebrospinal fluid and blood-brain barrier
4.
TSIM
Cell and molecular biology of neuron
Nerve cells and behaviour
The cytology of neurons and glia
Synthesis and trafficking of
Neuronal proteins
3.
2/2
Motor system
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LIFS 3240-2015
Muscle contraction
Muscle receptors and reflexes
Cerebellum
Basal ganglia
Occular motor system
5.
23/2
25/2
25/2
2/3
2/3
TSIM
TSIM
TSIM
TSIM
TSIM
4/3
PENG
9/3 11/3
PENG
Synaptic transmission and
The mechanism of transmitter release
The biology of neurotransmitters
16/3
18/3
PENG
PENG
Mid-term exam (1 hour)
23/3
TSIM
Membrane properties
Ionic basis of the resting potential
Ionic basis of the action potential and
Neurons as conductors
6.
7.
Synaptic transmission
Myelination, synaptic plasticity and blood-brain barrier
Synaptic plasticity
PNS and CNS myelination
Sleep
Neurodegenerative diseases
8.
25/3
25/3
30/3
30/3
PENG
PENG
PENG
PENG
1/4
13/4
PENG
PENG
Visual system
Auditory and vestibular system
Somatosensory system and pain
Chemical senses
15/4
20/4
20/4
22/4
PENG
PENG
PENG
PENG
Presentation
(Project guideline will be given soon)
27/4 29/4, 4/5 ALL STAFFS
Homeostasis
Autonomic nervous system
Hypothalamus and limbic system
9.
Sensory system
Review
TSIM/PENG
6/5
Final examination
2 hours
2