| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| After completion of this course, students will 1) know the current theories accounting for the neuroplasticity, neurogenesis as well as neuroimmunology, and 2) gain a comprehensive understanding of the ability to make adaptive changes related to the structure and function of the nervous system from molecules to networks. |
| 1.The knowledge of basic science and basic life science |
| 5.The investigations of organismal mechanisms |
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| Discussion |
| Other |
| Lecturing |
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| Attendance |
| Assignment |
| Quiz |
| Other |
| Written Presentation |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course introduction, rules and regulations. Introduction to neuroscience. |
| Week 2 |
The cytology of neurons |
| Week 3 |
Synaptic transmission |
| Week 4 |
Synaptic integration |
| Week 5 |
Holiday |
| Week 6 |
Wiring the brain |
| Week 7 |
Neurogenesis in the developing and adult brain (I) |
| Week 8 |
Neurogenesis in the developing and adult brain (II) |
| Week 9 |
Paper presentation |
| Week 10 |
Physiological and pathological responses of neurogenesis (I) |
| Week 11 |
Physiological and pathological responses of neurogenesis (II) |
| Week 12 |
Learning and memory |
| Week 13 |
Glia |
| Week 14 |
Neuroinflammation and neurological diseases (I) |
| Week 15 |
Neuroinflammation and neurological diseases (II) |
| Week 16 |
Final exam
Self-directed learning (Review of course content and write a brief report)
Self-directed learning (Review of course content and write a brief report) |
self-directed
learning |
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| Evaluation |
Homework (30%)
Final exam (30%)
Paper presentation (30%)
Course participation (10%)
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| Textbook & other References |
Neuroscience: exploring the brain 4th Edition/ edited by Mark F. Bear, Barry W. Connors, Michael A. Paradiso
Principles of neural science 6th Edition/ edited by Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, and Thomas M. Jessell
Most recent 5-year research and review articles in the neuroscience field |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| iLearning |
| Office Hours |
| Request an appointment with Dr. Hung |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 04.Quality Education | include experience courses：N |
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