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LSM4213 

Systems Neurobiology
   2016/2017, Semester 1
   Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (Physiology)
Modular Credits: 4
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Learning Outcomes

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The primary goal of this module is to understand (a) how neurons, assembled into circuits, mediate behavior and (b) how technology can remediate neural dysfunction by affecting the circuits.

This course draws on basic knowledge of the cell biology and physiology of neurons.

Prerequisites

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Teaching Modes

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Lectures, tutorials, practical and self-directed learning (SDL)

Syllabus

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S/N Topics Proposed Lectures

 
Sensation and motor behaviour
1. Functional neuroanatomy (2hr)

2. General scheme of sensory processing (2hr)
3. Somatosensation and pain (2hr)
4. Basis of vision (2hrs)
5. Organizational features of motor processing (2hr)
 
10 hr
Sanjay Khanna
 

 
Higher brain functions and synaptic plasticity
6. Object recognition: edge detection and simple forms (2 hr)

7. Object recognition: complex objects, face recognition and beyond (2 hr)
8. Memory (2 hr)
9. Memory and goal directed behaviour (2 hr)
10. Neural basis of working memory (2 hr)
11. Developmental plasticity in vision (2 hr)
12-13. Plasticity and simple motor learning (4 hr)
 
16 hr
Andrew Tan
Fu Yu
 
 

 
Neurotechnology
14. Parkinson’s disease and deep brain stimulation (2 hr)

15. Tetraplegia and brain-machine interfaces (2 hr)
16. Practical: muscle-machine interface (4 hr)
 
4 hr + 4 hr
Andrew Tan
Wong Boon Seng
 
 
Total Lectures: 30 hrs
Practical: 4 hrs
Tutorials: 8 hrs

SDLs: 8 hrs
 
Total hours:
 
 
50h
 

Schedule

TopTIMETABLE FOR SEMESTER I, 2016/2017
 
LSM4213-SYSTEMS NEUROBIOLOGY
Module Coordinator: Andrew Tan Yong-Yi
 
LECTURES /TUTORIALS / PRACTICAL: TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
TIME: 4pm – 6pm
VENUE (LECTURES / TUTORIALS): LT24
VENUE (PRACTICALS): M14 (Rm A/B/C)
 

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MONTH

TUESDAYS FRIDAYS
  1.  
Aug 09 PUBLIC HOLIDAY 12 Lecture 1 (SK)
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Aug 16 Lecture 2 (SK) 19 Lecture 3 (SK)
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Aug 23 Lecture 4 (SK) 26 Lecture 5 (SK)
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Aug/Sep 30 No Class 02 No Class
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Sep 06 Lecture 6 (AT) (SDL1 due) 09 Lecture 7 (AT)
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Sep 13 Lecture 8 (AT)  16 Lecture 9 (AT)
Recess week: Sat 17 Sep – Sun 25 Sep 2016  (1 week)
  1.  
Sep 27 Lecture 10 (AT) 30 Lecture 11 (FY)
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Oct 04 Lecture 12 (AT) 07 Lecture 13 (AT)
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Oct 11 No Class 14 No Class
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Oct 18 Lecture 14 (AT) (SDL2 due) 21 Lecture 15 (AT)
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Oct 25 Practical - Group 1 (BS) 28 Tutorial 1 (SK)
(Practical Report - Group 1 due)
  1.  
Nov 01 Practical - Group 2 (BS) 04 Tutorial 2 (SK)
(Practical Report - Group 2 due)
  1.  
Nov 08 Tutorial 3 (AT) 11 Tutorial 4 (AT)
READING PERIOD : Sat 12 Nov to Fri 18 Nov 2016 (1 week)
EXAMINATION: 22/11/2016 (9AM) - Tuesday
VACATION : Sun 4 Dec 2016 to Sun 8 Jan 2017 (5 weeks)
 
Assignments Submission Dates:
SDL1 due on 06 Sep 2016
SDL2 due on 18 Oct 2016
Practical Report (Group 1) due on 28 Oct 2016
Practical Report (Group 2) due on 04 Nov 2016
 
Lecturers:
Dr. Andrew Tan Yong-Yi (AT)  phstya@nus.edu.sg 65165955
A/Prof Sanjay Khanna (SK)  phsks@nus.edu.sg 65163665
Dr. Fu Yu (FY)     fu_yu@sbic.a-star.edu.sg     64788764
Dr. Wong Boon Seng (WBS)   boon_seng_wong@nuhs.edu.sg  67728283
                                                                                
                                               
                       

Assessment

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Continuous assessment (CA) = 45% (2 SDLs - 22.5% per SDL)
Final exam = 55%

SDL
2 SDL reports
Each SDL contributes 22.5% of the total marks
Both SDLs together contribute 45% of the total marks
The due date for each SDL is indicated on the time table
Font size (10-12)
Typewritten (3 pages – excluding references)
Single-sided (with 1.5 double space)
Penalty for Late Submission – 1% per calendar day overdue

SDL1

Individual submission

SDL2
Individual submission

Final Exam
The final exam contributes 55% of the total marks.
The date and time of the final exam are indicated on the time table

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