Neurodegeneration and aging

Code:

PD_N008

Acronym:

NE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Neurosciences

Instance: 2011/2012 - SP

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Departamento de Biologia Experimental
Course/CS Responsible:	PhD Neurosciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PDN	6	Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences 07	1	-	1	9	27
		Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences 08	1	-	1	9	27
		Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences	1	-	1	9	27

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Knowledge of the mechanisms of degeneration of the nervous system as consequence of pathological insults and aging

Program

Causes; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; cellular mediators; role of glia; problems with myelination

Teaching methods and learning activities

lectures, seminars, practical demonstrations

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation components:
Exam: Question paper and/or oral exam
Requirements to attend exam: attendance to at least ¾ of the activities
Final mark: “approved” or “non-approved”
Extra tasks: NA