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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:18.0pt'>From Neuron to Behaviour: MSc programme on
Neural Systems, Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Function <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US>We are pleased
to announce a new MSc programme Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience at
University of Plymouth, UK. The course is full time for 12 months, and starts
in September 2008. </span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
lang=EN-US>This exciting multidisciplinary programme provides you with a
comprehensive knowledge of principles and concepts of brain functioning. It
covers anatomy and physiology of brain structures; mechanisms controlling
dynamics of neural activity, state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques; the
relation between neural activity and cognitive functions such as object
and sound recognition, attention, memory; and many other intriguing
topics related to understanding how the brain makes sense of the world and how
it organises behaviour.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
lang=EN-US>The programme is unique in Europe in providing training within the
quickly evolving cutting-edge discipline of Theoretical Neuroscience. It is
especially suitable for students from the experimental sciences (psychology,
biology and medicine). Students with engineering, computing, physics,
mathematics and similar degrees wishing to broaden their horizons toward
applications in the amazing field of brain modelling will find this programme
very attractive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.5pt'>Programme highlights<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>You will participate in an
interdisciplinary, new and unique programme studying fundamental principles of
information processing in the brain</span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
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lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>You will learn how incoming
sensory signals become our perception, how we recognise images and sounds, form
attention focus on the most important information, memorise events and their
sequences, develop behavioural responses, control locomotion etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>You will develop confidence and
competence in the theoretical and practical dimensions of modelling in
neuroscience, through taught modules, practical work, exercises and project
development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>You will become experienced in
analysing experimental data of cognitive and neurophysiological experiments;
new medical devices and methods to study the brain and treat neurological
disorders; brain inspired algorithms and neuromorphic techniques of finding
solutions to complex problems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>You will be taught by
recognised experts with worldwide links to research organisations and projects<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:35.7pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US>You can take advantage of our
partnership with centres of computational neuroscience in the UK, Europe, USA
and Japan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
lang=EN-US>The programme is developed in the <a
href="http://www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/ctcn/">Centre for Theoretical and
Computational Neuroscience (CTCN) </a> ( <a
href="http://www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/ctcn/">http://www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/ctcn/</a>
). The CTCN is one of the leading centres in the field of theoretical
neuroscience. The Centre has bought together a range of international experts
from various backgrounds. This rich mix of computational, mathematical and
neuroscience expertise provides a unique opportunity for students to acquire
multidisciplinary training.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
lang=EN-US>The programme should provide an excellent training for those wishing
to pursue an academic research career. In particular, it provides a broad
multidisciplinary foundation for students wishing to undertake further research
training at PhD level. Also the programme opens exciting perspectives for
students wishing to work for the pharmaceutical and medical industries and
apply their knowledge of new and exciting discoveries in brain research. For
example, biomedical engineering requires experts in brain functioning to deal
with developments of new drugs to treat mental and neurological diseases,
develop prosthetic devices etc. This programme will be attractive for medical
professionals wishing to continue their professional development. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US>For more
information and application see <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><a
href="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught/3068/MSc+Theoretical+and+Computational+Neuroscience">http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught/3068/MSc+Theoretical+and+Computational+Neuroscience</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.5pt'>Contact details<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><strong>Postgraduate Admissions</strong><br>
Faculty of Science<br>
University of Plymouth<br>
Drake Circus<br>
Plymouth PL4 8AA<br>
United Kingdom<br>
<br>
Tel: +44 (0)1752 233093<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>E-mail: science@plymouth.ac.uk<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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