FRM9750 – Neurobiology
Course description
Course content
The course deals with selected molecular, cellular and medical aspects of neurobiology.
Learning outcome
By end of the course, the students know:
- Neurocellular anatomy and cell membrane functions
- Intercellular signaling in the nervous system
- Intracellular signaling
- Neurodegeneration/neurotoxicity
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
A master degree in pharmacy, biology or simular topic.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with FRM5750 – Neurobiology (discontinued).
Teaching
In addition, each Ph.D.-student is expected to read a number of relevant articles followed by a manditory groupsession/discussion together with all the other students.
Examination
The students are evaluated based on a home written essay.
Examination support material
Books, notes, articles and the internet.
Language of examination
You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.