Course Overview

The main objective of this course is to provide an introduction to
cellular and molecular neuroscience through the description of a
theoretical and practical framework of certain molecular neurobiology
aspects.

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

Students should possess a Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent
diploma in biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, medical
studies, pharmacy, cognitivesciences or psychology.

A proven interest and solid basic knowledge in the field of
Neuroscience must be provided by students with a Bachelor degree in
another subject (chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science).

Language prerequisite: fluency in English

Grading Philosophy

- Lab report based on the practical session (0.25)
- Practical work examination lasting 1h30 (0.25)
- Final examination lasting 2h (0.5)

Course schedule

LECTURES:

- The regulation of neuronal gene expression (6h)
- Different classic intracellular signalling pathways in the
brain and the regulation of neurotransmitter transporters with
markers of neurotransmission (8h)

PRACTICALSESSION:

- A practical approach integrating two main aspects with the analysis
of the gene expression after neuronal cell differentiation and the
study of the signalling pathways involved in this neuronal cell
differentiation.

TUTORIALS:

- Exercises directly linked to lectures and practical session.

Course type

- Lectures: 14h - Practical sessions: 14h - Tutorials: 6h Practical sessions are based mainly on cell lines culture and the analysis of gene expression (RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis and real time qPCR studies). These sessions take place in the premises of the Bordeaux Neurocampus Graduate Research Program and at the François Magendie Institute of Neuroscience. __ Tutorials are based on exercises prepared at home and presented in flipped classroom and small group presentation.

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

Maximum number of students: 20Duration: 3 months (34h)

Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Face-to-face teaching: lectures, tutorials, practical sessions

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