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25525-01 - Master's project: Molekulare Psychologie - Genetics of emotional memory and memory consolidation during sleep 3 CP

Semester fall semester 2010
Course frequency Once only
Lecturers Dominique de Quervain (dominique.dequervain@unibas.ch)
Andreas Papassotiropoulos (andreas.papas@unibas.ch)
Björn Rasch (bjoern.rasch@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Content Emotional events are better remembered than neutral ones. We have recently shown that a genetic variation of an adrenergic receptor (α2B-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.

 

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 English
Use of digital media No specific media used

 

Interval Weekday Time Room

No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.

Modules Modul Masterprojekt Klinische Psychologie und Neurowissenschaften (Master Psychologie)
Assessment format continuous assessment
Assessment details Für die regelmässige Teilnahme am Masterkolloquium (25523) werden 2 CP vergeben. Zusätzlich können mit der praktischen Masterprojekt 3 CP erworben werden.
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

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