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Space neurophysiology
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Space neurophysiology
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Academic year 2022/2023
- Course ID
- NEU0281B
- Teacher
- Prof. Filippo Tempia (Lecturer)
- Modular course
- Space neuroscience (NEU0281)
- Year
- 2nd year
- Teaching period
- Second semester
- Type
- Elective
- Credits/Recognition
- 1
- Course disciplinary sector (SSD)
- BIO/09 - physiology
- Delivery
- Formal authority
- Language
- English
- Attendance
- Optional
- Type of examination
- Written
- Prerequisites
- Knowledge of neurophysiology of sensory and motor systems.
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Sommario del corso
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Course objectives
The objective of the space neurophysiology module is to teach the alterations of neurophysiological functions associated with microgravity and space filght.
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Results of learning outcomes
The expected outcome is knowledge of the neurophysiological alterations induced by microgravity and space filght.
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Course delivery
Formal classes.
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Learning assessment methods
Written test at the end of the course.
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Program
The space neurophysiology module will teach the physiological adaptations of sensory, vestibular, sensorimotor and cognitive functions associated with microgravity and spaceflight. Motion sickness, alterations of posture, locomotion, neuro-ocular function, and sleep-wake cycle will be described.
Suggested readings and bibliography
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- Libro
- Title:
- Neuroscience in Space
- Year of publication:
- 2008
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Author:
- Gilles Clément, Millard F. Reschke
- ISBN
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- No
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- Articolo
- Title:
- Challenges to the central nervous system during human spaceflight missions to Mars
- Journal title:
- Journal of Neurophysiology
- Year of publication:
- 2020
- Author:
- Clément et al.
- Volume:
- 123
- Start, end page:
- 2037-2063
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- No
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