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23884-01 - Master's project: Molekulare Psychologie - Genetics of emotional memory and memory consolidation during sleep (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2010 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers |
Dominique de Quervain (dominique.dequervain@unibas.ch)
Andreas Papassotiropoulos (andreas.papas@unibas.ch, Assessor) Björn Rasch (bjoern.rasch@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Emotional events are better remembered than neutral ones. We have recently shown that a genetic variation of an adrenergic receptor (a2B-adrenoceptor) affects emotional memory in healthy humans and traumatic memory in war victims. In addition, it is known that sleep plays an important role in the consolidation of neutral and emotional memories. In the research project we intend to investigate neural correlates of genetic differences in emotional memory encoding and consolidation (during sleep) using electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The results will provide important clues in identifying possible risk factors and novel treatment options in the context of post-traumatic stress disorder. We are looking for motivated master students who are interested in working with EEG and fMRI methodology, learning how to analyze and interpret the data and linking these results to genetic differences in affective processing, emotional memory formation and sleep-dependent memory consolidation. |
| Bibliography | Wird zu Beginn des Semesters bekannt gegeben. |
| Admission requirements | Abgeschlossenes Bachelorstudium |
| Course application | Die Anmeldung zu den Masterprojekten und dem Masterstudium muss schriftlich erfolgen. Das entsprechende Formular kann auf der Institutshomepage heruntergeladen werden. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Masterprojekt Klinische Psychologie und Neurowissenschaften (Master Psychologie) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |