General content
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge in terms of central aspects of sleep and circadian rhythms and their role in performance, behaviour, cognition, mental and physical health. The students will be given insight on how sleep and circadian rhythmicity are measured subjectively and objectively. Development of sleep and circadian rhythms across the age span will be covered. The course will further provide theoretical and practical knowledge concerning the importance of a good night¿s sleep on cognitive and physical performance, development, metabolism, stress and other brain functions. In addition, factors that may impact sleep (such as habits, societal factors, work, exercise, drug abuse and nutrition) will also be emphasized. The course will also provide an overview of sleep disorders, symptoms, causes and treatment. The interplay between mental and physical health and sleep will also be central topic. Inter-individual differences in sleep and circadian rhythms will also comprise a central topic of the course.
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge: The student is able to describe and discuss:
Skills: The student is able to
General competence: The student is able to
Every student must log in to Inspera and answer 1 Multiple Choice test, where 2/3 of the assignments must be answered correctly in order to be approved.
Obligatory assignments must be approved before assessment.