Study programme 2025-2026Français
Tools to analyse brain function
Programme component of Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MONS) (day schedule)Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UM-M1-BIOMED-038-MOptional UELA FISCA LucaM119 - Neurosciences
  • LA FISCA Luca

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais20000033.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
M-NEUR-050Tools to analyse brain function200000Q2100.00%

Programme component

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.
    • Use the main measuring instruments and identify sources of error.
    • Appropriately select measuring instruments, analyse and process the signal obtained
    • 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
    • Make a presentation illustrating arguments adapted to the object, the circumstances and the public: speak in public
    • Master scientific English: - Present scientific results, orally and in writing. - Answer scientific questions in English

Learning Outcomes of UE

Training to various brain activity analysis techniques (EEG, eye-tracking, fNIRS, etc.) — with a special focus on EEG.

This learning activity includes:
- Lectures (theory on recording methods, signal processing, and analysis)
- Practical sessions (EEG recording and signal processing in Python)

The “Introduction to Coding” course is a prerequisite.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Training to various brain activity analysis techniques (EEG, eye-tracking, fNIRS, etc.) — with a special focus on EEG.

This learning activity includes:
- Lectures (theory on recording methods, signal processing, and analysis)
- Practical sessions (EEG recording and signal processing in Python)

The “Introduction to Coding” course is a prerequisite.

Prior Experience

Fundamentals of Python programming (variables, lists, loops, functions, classes).

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
M-NEUR-050
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
M-NEUR-050
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
M-NEUR-050Slides and demonstraction during the practical course.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
M-NEUR-050Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
M-NEUR-050Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
M-NEUR-050Authorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
M-NEUR-050
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
M-NEUR-050The assessment for this course will take the form of a semi-oral, in-person exam. It will involve preparing open-ended questions, followed by an oral defense of your answers. This exam will cover the theoretical material related to recording techniques as well as various processing and analysis methods.

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
M-NEUR-050
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
M-NEUR-050The assessment for this course will take the form of a semi-oral, in-person exam. It will involve preparing open-ended questions, followed by an oral defense of your answers. This exam will cover the theoretical material related to recording techniques as well as various processing and analysis methods.
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 22/05/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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