1. Introduction to Neurons and Neuronal Networks. Morphology of the neuron. Cytoskeleton and ion channels. 2. Cell types of the nervous system and their organisation. 3. Chemical and electrical synaptic connection. 4. Electrical potentials: naturally-generated and stimulion-induced. 5. Ionic mechanisms, polarisation/depolarisation. Fundamentals of electrochemistry. 6. Propagation of action potentials. 7. Neuromuscular synaptic transmission. 8. Mechanisms of neurotransmitter release. 9. Synaptic Transmission in the Central Nervous System. 10. Synaptic plasticity. 11. Formation, duration and elimination of synaptic connections. 12. Molecular mechanisms of neurotransmitter transport and secretion. 13. Types of neurotransmitters, their function and pathological manifestations. 14. Principles, development and applications of microelectrodes.

Classroom lectures. Face-to-face classes: reduced (workshops, seminars, case studies). Student individual work. Laboratory session. Final exam. Seminars and lectures supported by computer and audiovisual aids. Practical learning based on cases and problems, and exercise resolution. Individual and group or cooperative work with the option of oral or written presentation. Individual and group tutorials to resolve doubts and queries about the subject. Internships and directed laboratory activities.