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Learning Outcomes

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

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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)

WK	MONTH	TUESDAYS	FRIDAYS
	Aug	09 PUBLIC HOLIDAY	12 Lecture 1 (SK)
	Aug	16 Lecture 2 (SK)	19 Lecture 3 (SK)
	Aug	23 Lecture 4 (SK)	26 Lecture 5 (SK)
	Aug/Sep	30 No Class	02 No Class
	Sep	06 Lecture 6 (AT) (SDL1 due)	09 Lecture 7 (AT)
	Sep	13 Lecture 8 (AT)	16 Lecture 9 (AT)
Recess week: Sat 17 Sep – Sun 25 Sep 2016 (1 week)
	Sep	27 Lecture 10 (AT)	30 Lecture 11 (FY)
	Oct	04 Lecture 12 (AT)	07 Lecture 13 (AT)
	Oct	11 No Class	14 No Class
	Oct	18 Lecture 14 (AT) (SDL2 due)	21 Lecture 15 (AT)
	Oct	25 Practical - Group 1 (BS)	28 Tutorial 1 (SK) (Practical Report - Group 1 due)
	Nov	01 Practical - Group 2 (BS)	04 Tutorial 2 (SK) (Practical Report - Group 2 due)
	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