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23410-01 - Lecture: Lernen (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Dominique de Quervain (dominique.dequervain@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Learning and memory are fundamental brain functions shared by all animals on this planet. For humans, these cognitive abilities are essential for acquiring and passing on knowledge, engaging in self-reflection, avoiding dangers, and, last but not least, successfully passing university exams. Impairments in learning and memory occur in various disorders, including dementia, which leads to memory deficits, and phobias, which involve excessively strong aversive memories. This introductory course covers the following topics: - An overview of the human memory system - Methods used to study learning and memory - Declarative and non-declarative memory - Short-term forms of memory - Memory deficits and related disorders - Emotional memory - The phenomenon of superior memory The course consists of short introductory videos on each topic, articles, links to external resources, and selected book chapters. |
| Learning objectives | By the end of this course, students will: - Understand the different forms of human memory and the brain regions essential for each. - Explore the role of emotions in learning and memory. - Recognize common disorders associated with altered memory functions. - Learn about various methods used to study learning and memory. - Discover evidence-based strategies to enhance their own memory. |
| Bibliography | Selected book chapter of “Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind; 5th Edition. Michael Gazzaniga, Richard B. Ivry, George R. Mangung” https://collegestudenttextbook.org/product/cognitive-neuroscience-the-biology-of-the-mind-5th-edition-ebook/ |
| Comments | Diese Veranstaltung steht Studierenden aller Fakultäten der Universität Basel offen. Bitte beachten Sie: Alle übrigen Veranstaltungen am DSBG unterstehen dem Numerus Clausus und können nicht belegt werden. Falschbelegungen werden ohne weitere Kommunikation storniert. |
| Weblink | Memory and Learning |
| Admission requirements | Diese Veranstaltung steht Studierenden aller Fakultäten der Universität Basel offen. Bitte beachten Sie: Alle übrigen Veranstaltungen am DSBG unterstehen dem Numerus Clausus und können nicht belegt werden. Falschbelegungen werden ohne weitere Kommunikation storniert. |
| Course application | Über Services bis Belegfristende. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | Online course |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Electives Bachelor Sport, Exercise and Health: Recommendations (Bachelor's degree program: Prevention and Health Promotion) Electives Bachelor Sport, Exercise and Health: Recommendations (Bachelor's degree subject: Sport Science) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | To earn the credit point, students must successfully complete the quizzes on ADAM. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
| Offered by | Departement für Sport, Bewegung und Gesundheit |