Molecular and cellular basis for physiology and polysomnography
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 3
- Course code
- PSY300
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge in the biological basis for polysomnographic phenomena and related physiological events at the molecular, cellular and anatomical level. Through a series of readings, active learning exercises and classroom assessments, students will learn the biological basis for electrophysiological phenomena, with particular emphasis on the electroencephalogram (EEG).
Type of course
Subject specific course.
General learning objectives
Knowledge
After completion of the course, the candidate can
- Describe and reflect upon the role of the cell membrane and associated proteins in regulating the passage of molecules into and out of the cell
- Describe mechanisms of membrane protein presentation and endocytosis
Describe cellular motility
- Cell signaling via vesicular release, receptor activation and intracellular signaling cascades
- Cellular excitability: mechanisms and consequences of the action potential
Describe regulation and modulation of excitability by neurotransmitters
- Roles of the axon and the axon terminal in neurotransmission
- Diagram the mechanisms of sensory transduction
Describe muscle contraction as a calcium-dependent interaction of cytoskeletal elements
- The role of neuronal regulation of myocytes via the autonomic nervous system
- Pharmacological and hormonal regulation of myocytes
- Divergent cellular features of cardiac and smooth myocytes
- Unique metabolic and energetic features of neurons and myocytes
Skills
After completion of the course, the candidate should be able to communicate knowledge gained during the course by applying academic writing; to give a clear empirical and theoretical description
General competence
After completion of the course the student should be able to explain and discuss central perspectives and topics within biological and physiological aspects of polysomnography
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Teaching and learning methods
Readings, active learning exercises and classroom assessments
20 hours classroom lectures
Attendance with a cell phone or wireless enabled laptop computer is required due to daily assessments.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Portfolio assessment:
- Daily formative assessments using multiple choice questions (60%)
- Each student will be required to write an essay (30%)
- Each student will be required to give a short 3 minute oral presentation (10%)
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Course Evaluation
Students will evaluate the teaching at the end of the course, in line with quality assurance system at
UiB.