Courses
NEURO – 410
Neurobiology of Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Course Coordinators: Drs. J. H. Jhamandas and S. Kar
Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday ( 9.30 – 10.50 A.M. )
Location: CEB 231 (Civil Engineering Building Room - 231)
Objective: This course is designed to provide senior undergraduate students in the Neuroscience program a comprehensive overview on neurobiology of normal aging and neurodegenerative disorders. Both clinical and basic science aspects of major neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington disease, Prion disease and Motor neuron disease (MND) will be covered. We also intend to include a video presentation of patients with neurodegenerative disorders to add a clinical and psychological dimension. Additionally, discussion of one recent paper reporting new developments in each of the disorders has been integrated in the course to encourage interactions between students and Faculty. Finally, two invited lectures will be given by national/ international experts on aspects of neurodegenerative disorders to amplify topics covered in the course.
Prerequisite: Pharmacology course 371
General Course consideration
Weight-Distribution: 40% Midterm and 60% Final Exam
Exam Dates:
Midterm Examination: 11. 02. 2010
Final Examination: 19. 04. 2010
Deferred Final Examination: 01. 05. 2010
Grading: Examinations will consist of multiple choice questions. The final examination will cover entire course material, but about 70% will be on lectures following the midterm examination. Results from the midterm and final exams will be used to determine a course mark which is then used to assign a final grade.
In case you miss the midterm exam, the weight of that exam will be transferred to the final exam, only if proper document is presented to the instructor within two working days of the missed exam. In the case of illness, you are required to present a University of Alberta Medical Statement form signed by the treating physician within 48 hrs of the missed exam. In case of other instances (e.g., family affliction) you are required to provide a statutory declaration sworn at the Records Division, Examinations and Timetabling, Office of the Registrar. A missed exam without proper document will be assigned a grade of 0.
If you miss the final exam, you must apply to your Faculty Office for permission to write a deferred final examination. You are responsible for the proper documentation (e.g., a University of Alberta Medical Statement form signed by the treating physician) that is required for an application and should be presented to the Faculty Office within 5 working days of the missed final examination. A missed exam without proper document will be assigned a grade of 0.
Class interactions: We encourage questions and discussion during the lecture.
University Code of Conduct: “The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at ww.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.”
Plagiarism: No student shall submit the words, ideas, images or data of another person as the student's own in any academic writing or assignment in a course without proper reference materials.
Cheating: No student shall, in the course of an examination, obtain or attempt to obtain from another student or unauthorized source. It is also an offense to represent or attempt to represent oneself as someone or oneself represented by another in the taking of an examination or preparation of any course related activity. Students should refer to the online Code of Student Behaviour for a full description of academic offences.
Resource Materials: Will be provided by individual instructors and details will be posted on the course schedule (see below)..
