Research track: neurosciences (9023)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. David WILSON 
  
Co-lecturer :Prof. dr. Bert BRONE 
 Prof. dr. Ilse DEWACHTER 
  
Member of the teaching team :Prof. dr. Annelies BRONCKAERS 
 dr. Annelies VANHEEL 
 Mevrouw Jana HARDY 
 Mevrouw Laura PONSAERTS 
 Prof. dr. Tim VANMIERLO 
 Prof. dr. Werend BOESMANS 
 Mevrouw Yanyan WANG 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 7,0
  
Period: quarter 2 (0sp) + quarter 3 (0sp) + quarter 4 (7sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible


 
Sequentiality
 
   No sequentiality

Content
  • The student has gained advanced knowledge into the molecular and cellular processes of the normal and pathological nervous system and has insight into the methods aimed at diagnosing, preventing and treating nervous system diseases.
  • The student can integrate information from different disciplines to analyze questions concerning the (dys)functioning of the nervous system.
  • The student can place his/her knowledge in a adequate ethical and societal perspective.
  • The student is able to report both written and orally about scientific findings concerning neuroscience research. 


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  
Master┌s thesis  
Response lecture  
Self-study assignment  
Teaching methods  
Group work  
Homework  
Paper  
Presentation  


Evaluation

Quarter 4 (7,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written evaluation during teaching period40 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Paper
Peer review
Oral evaluation during teaching period10 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Presentation
Written exam20 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Open questions
Oral explanation
Oral exam30 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Presentation
Evaluation conditions (participation and/or pass)
Conditions

The evaluation consists of multiple components: 

  1. (peer) review (Q4)
  2. Journal club and tutor sessions participation (Q2)
  3. Pitch presentation of review (Q4)
  4. Written exam with oral explanation of the theory (Q2)

Presence at the practical sessions, journal clubs, tutor sessions and pitch presentations is obligatory.

For all parts of the evaluation, at least a score of 10/20 must be obtained in order to pass the course.

Consequences

Students who are unauthorized absent at one or more practicals, journal clubs tutor sessions and pitch presentations, receive as final grade for the course a 'N - unauthorized absence' and have to attend this session in the next academic year and have to meet the requirements (e.g. a signed report) to receive their final grade. The student needs to re enroll in the course in the next academic year. In this case, partial grades can be transferred to the next academic year.
A student who achieves a score lower than 10/20 on one (or more) parts of the evaluation will receive a 'fail (F)' as a final result.

Additional information

The course is evaluated in quartile 2 and quartile 4.
In quartile 2, the follow items are evaluated:

  • the active participation in journal clubs (Q2) and tutor sessions (Q2 and Q4) (oral evaluation during teaching period; 10%)
  • theory by means of written exam with oral explanation (during exam period; 20%)

In quartile 4, the follow items are evaluated:

  • the written review with peer review (written evaluation during teaching period; 40%)
  • pitch presentation of the review (during exam period; 30%)

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No
Explanation (English)Journal clubs, tutor session participation and peer review of the review
cannot be redone in resit.
The written exam with oral explanation, review and/or the pitch
presentation can be retaken.
 

Compulsory course material
 

Handouts, research and review articles, computer simulations



Learning outcomes
Master of Biomedical Sciences
  •  EC 
  • 1. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has a thorough knowledge of the molecular and cellular processes of the healthy and diseased organism and has insight in different methods for prevention, diagnosis and therapy of diseases.

  •  EC 
  • 11. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can function in a multidisciplnary team and can fulfill a bridging function between the various actors in health care. The graduate knows the importance and needs of the various stakeholders within the life sciences.

  •  EC 
  • 12. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has an attitude for lifelong learning and for constantly adjusting one's own professional thinking and acting.

  •  EC 
  • 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can independently and critically perform a literature search.

  •  EC 
  • 3. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can draw up a new research hypothesis based on his or her own findings or based on the findings of others, and work out a research proposal for this.

  •  EC 
  • 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques within biomedical research and is able to apply these techniques, taking into account the applicable quality standards.

  •  EC 
  • 6. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences  can report scientific findings in writing and orally to both experts and a wide audience in a structured way.

  •  EC 
  • 7. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences takes a critical attitude towards one's own research and that of others.   

  •  EC 
  • 8. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can actively participate in an international research environment.  

  •  EC 
  • 9. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can set up, conduct and report biomedical research in an ethical manner and with integrity, taking into account current regulations.  

 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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