Sleep

Course	T-424-SLEE
Semester	20241
ETCS	6
Core	No

Year	1. year
Semester	Spring 2024
Level of course	First cycle - Advanced / Second cycle - Introductory
Type of course	Elective
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	Taught for 12 weeks
Lecturer	Erna Sif Arnardóttir Sigríður Sigurðardóttir
Content
In the course the following topics will be addressed: early sleep research, the neural underpinnings of sleep and wakefulness, comparative sleep research, the role of sleep in learning and memory, sleep deprivation and the function of sleep active compounds. A special emphasis will be placed on understanding the application of information accumulated by sleep researchers.The course is intended for MSc and upper level BSc students. The course in taught in Icelanding but assignments can be turned in in Icelandic, English or Scandinavian languages.
Learning outcome - Objectives
Upon completion the student should:  Be knowledgeble on the current understanding of sleep Understand the bottlenecks that preclude full understanding of sleep Know the most active fields within sleep research Understand the most common research methods employed by sleep researchers
Course assessment
Reading material
No reading material found.
Teaching and learning activities
The course consists of: lectures, in-class discussions, and tutorials.
Language of instruction	Icelandic