BMES1000 Human motor neuroscience (5 cr)
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Description
Anatomy and function of the sensorimotor system of the brain
Brain basis of motor control
Fundamental principles of brain imaging (MEG, EEG, (f)MRI) and stimulation (TMS) methodology
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
understand the basis of the anatomy and function of the brain’s sensorimotor system
describe the brain basis of the motor control
understand the basis of the brain imaging and stimulation methodology and how they can be applied to study the human sensorimotor system
is able to critically evaluate brain imaging study designs
is able to work responsibly as a member of a team and self-assess their work
Additional information
Lecture slides will be available in Moodle.
Description of prerequisites
Study materials
Neuroscience 6th edition (UNITII–III), Purves et al., Oxford University Press, 2019, ISBN: 9781605358413
Textbook of Medical Physiology 14th edition (UNIT XI), Guyton and Hall, Elsevier, 2020 ISBN: 9780323597128
MEG-EEG primer, 2nd edition, Riitta Hari & Aina Puce, Oxford University Press, 2023, ISBN: 9780197542187
Functional magnetic resonance imaging 3rd edition, Oxford University Press, 2014, ISBN: 9780878936274
fMRI: Basics and Clinical Applications, Ulmer Stephan & Jansen Olav (Eds.), Springer, 2013, ISBN 978-3-642-34341-4
Oxford Handbook of transcranial magnetic stimulation, Charles Epstein, Eric Wassermann, Ulf Ziemann (Eds.), Oxford University Press, 2008, ISBN: 9780198568926
Niedermeyer's Electroencephalography: Basic Principles, Clinical Applications, and Related Fields (7 ed.), Donald Schomer & Fernando Lopes da Silva, 2017, Oxford University Press, Print ISBN-13: 9780190228484