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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Agnese Ušacka
Study type:Full time
Course level:All levels
Target audience:Biology; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Life Science; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Pharmacy; Psychology; Public Health
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Psychology

Objective

Provide students with a systematic and conceptually integrated introduction to neuroscience, developing understanding of the structure of the nervous system, operational principles and key subsectors of neuroscience, as well as developing the ability to link theoretical knowledge with modern research approaches and simplified interpretation of empirical data.

Prerequisites

Psychobiology and neuropsychology

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describe the structure and basic principles of the nervous system and name and describe key subsectors of neuroscience.

Skills

1.Structure and explain information about brain function and apply theoretical knowledge to practical examples.

Competence

1.Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of basic principles of neuroscience in the context of human behaviour and health.