a) FORMATIVE OBJECTIVES
Understanding the basic elements of the physiology and neurophysiology of the central nervous system and describing the general events leading to the formation of the main brain areas and synapses, the general mechanisms of repair and regeneration, the central control of the movement, the complex brain functions, the general characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases, methods that can be applied in the neurosciences.

b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS (Dublin Descriptors)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING CAPACITY: To pass the exam, the student will have to demonstrate that she/he has gained knowledge and ability to understand the issues related to the functioning of the central nervous system, neurodegeneration, and neurotechnology that will allow her/him to set the discussion of theoretical issues logically and completely.
CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: The student will have to demonstrate how to set up applicative problems in neuroscience and neurotechnology.
AUTONOMY OF JUDGEMENT: The student must have acquired knowledge that enables her/him to describe the mechanisms underlying cell and body functions and to independently and reasonably evaluate different opinions on possible issues.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: At the end of the course, the student must have organized his/her thinking appropriately concerning the various subjects of the course, allowing her/him to expose the topics in an organic and appropriate scientific language.
LEARNING CAPACITIES: The student must be able to examine and understand texts and scientific material used in daily contexts in the profession and research.