 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | Research Techniques in Neuroscience | ||
Programme component of Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MONS) (day schedule)Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM-M1-BIOMED-029-M | Optional UE | COLOMAR Aurore | P325 - Psychologie cognitive et Neuropsychologie |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Anglais | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.00 | Full academic year |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-NEUR-122 | Research Techniques in Neuroscience | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Scientific skills
- Implement and independently carry out an experimental approach, validate a model by comparing its predications with experimental results, assess the limitations of the model's validity, and identify sources or error.
- Be familiar with biomedical science research tools, including bioinformatics tools.
- Be a responsible researcher: - Know how to base their reasoning on data obtained from scientific literature. - Know how to integrate an ethical dimension in their reasoning. - Be loyal (to the facts, to the team, and to intellectual property). - Do not tamper with results. - Do not exploit the work of others. - Demonstrate experimental rigor.
- Professional integration skills
- Be aware of ethical issues and apply ethical codes specific to life sciences in their behaviour
- Demonstrate their ability to research, analyse and synthesise: - Research, analyse, use different sources of information and materials related to biomedical sciences, format them to draw up a summarised document, produced and broadcast them on digital media. - Carry out a study, identify and raise an issue in a predefined context, build and develop an argument, interpret the data and results, develop an overview, and propose extensions. - Question themselves, think critically, debate, and defend their ideas.
- Master written and oral scientific expression. Be independent in writing and show that they can communicate their thoughts, reason and organise their knowledge
- Master scientific English: - Present scientific results, orally and in writing. - Answer scientific questions in English
Learning Outcomes of UE
see AA
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
This UE contains only 1 AA. Courses will be given in English by 3 professors: Aurore Colomar (UMons), Alban de Kerchove d'Exaerde (ULB) and Patrick Laurent (UB). The UE comprises magitral lectures and the visit of 2 ULB research laboratories. Courses will be mainly in Q1 but some of them might be in Q2. Exam will take place in June 2026. For the content description, please see the AA description
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| M-NEUR-122 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| M-NEUR-122 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| M-NEUR-122 | Not applicable |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| M-NEUR-122 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| M-NEUR-122 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| M-NEUR-122 | Authorized |
Term 1 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment |
|---|---|
| M-NEUR-122 |
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Term 1 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 1 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| M-NEUR-122 | La note finale de l'examen comprendra une note de participation aux différents cours et une note d'examen. L'examen consistera en une présentation orale et des questions au sujet d'un article original de neuroscience publié dans une revue à comité de lecture |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1) |
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| M-NEUR-122 |
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Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
| AA | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments |
|---|---|
| M-NEUR-122 | N.A |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
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| M-NEUR-122 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
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| M-NEUR-122 | Oral presentation and questions on a peer-reviewed neuroscience article and a participation quote |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
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| M-NEUR-122 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
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| M-NEUR-122 | same as in Q2 |