Lund University

Through theoretical studies and practical exercises, the course conveys knowledge about the structure and function of the brain and key areas of modern cognitive neuroscience, such as attention, memory, language, and cognitive control, as well as emotions and social interaction. The understanding of normal function is the primary focus of the course, but clinical examples are also used as they provide substantial illustrations of normal functioning. Furthermore, the course provides knowledge about relevant research methods within the area, and major emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. This module has two parallel components, the first theorical and the second laboratory.  In the theory section, the focus is on higher cognitive functions, such as, attention and cognitive control, memory, language, social interaction, problem-solving, and thinking and decision-making. Furthermore, the module communicates knowledge about the neurocognitive basis of emotion and how cognitive function is influenced by emotion. The module also introduces different types of brain damages and psychoorganic syndrome. In the laboratory, train important skills for conduction of empirical studies in cognitive neuroscience, including reporting of the results in accordance with the international norms for publication in the psychology.

The course covers Number theory including the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, and modular arithmetic; Group definition, basic examples of groups, subgroups, normal subgroups, factor groups, isomorphisms and homomorphisms, Lagrange's theorem, permutation groups, symmetric and alternating groups, finitely generated Abelian groups; Ring definition, basic examples of rings, isomorphisms and homomorphisms, ideals, factor rings, polynomial rings, factorization of polynomials as products of irreducible polynomials; and Field characteristic, simple field extensions, and finite fields. For admission to the course, English 6 is required and at least 60 credits in Natural Science or Engineering studies, of which at least 30 credits in mathematics, including the courses MATA32 Algebra and Vector Geometry, 7.5 credits and MATB32 Linear algebra, 7.5 credits or equivalent courses.

The course covers the connection between international corporate taxation and sustainability within the frameworks of law, economics, and politics. The course topics include a range of relevant perspectives in an engaging narrative, including political challenges related to tax and sustainability (e.g. initiatives from governments and international organizations) as well as corporate challenges (e.g. how to align corporate strategies with sustainable strategies, and how to communicate tax behavior to interested parties). This is a digital, distance course consisting of a large number of video lectures, quizzes, and the writing of an individual paper.

This course provides a foundational understanding of sustainability and circular economy principles, enabling critically assessment of environmental challenges and exploring solutions that promote long-term sustainability. The course fosters a systems-thinking approach and encourages responsible decision-making in various professional and everyday contexts by highlighting sustainability's interdisciplinary nature and its relevance across different sectors. Course topics include an introduction to sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), circular economy principles, life cycle thinking and environmental impact, sustainable materials and design strategies, sustainable energy and resource management, and the challenges and implementation of circular economy.

This course covers basic and advanced techniques for manipulating and controlling laser light and laser pulses. This involves controlling intensity, frequency distribution, temporal profiles in order to design advanced optical systems for specialized tasks in industry as well as research. The course covers the following topics: Light propagation in anisotropic materials; Acusto-optical effects and modulators; electro-optical effects and modulators, non-linear interaction between light and matter; ultrafast optics, propagation of short laser pulses in dispersive non-linear media; and basic laser safety. Assumed prior knowledge: Basic Physics, Mathematics and Optics.

The course involves specialization but also a broadening of earlier courses in biochemistry and basic cell biology in the Biomedicine programme. Different themes in cell biology are covered each week, such as intracellular signal transduction, gene regulation and non-coding RNA, specialized cells and basic tissue types, cell cycle and cancer, cell interactions, the extracellular matrix, and the movement of cells. The course focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that control cells and the basic functions of their surroundings. The course acts as a bridge to future courses in e.g. neurobiology and immunology as well as human organ systems and homeostasis by discussing specialized cells and their role in different physiological and pathophysiological situations. In addition to knowledge of cell biology, the course provides experience in extracting, interpreting and presenting information from research articles and training in solving problems in cell biology experimentally through the application of cellular and molecular biology methods. The course contains training components for GLP and quality assurance in the development and production of drugs. The course also provides training regarding working in groups and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Entry requirements include Biology and Chemistry of the Cell 30 credits and completed courses in Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism 7.5 credits and Genetics and Genomics 7.5 credits, or at least 37.5 credits from completed first-cycle courses of which at least 15 credits in Eukaryotic Cell Biology, 15 credits in Chemistry/Biochemistry and 7.5 credits in Human Genetics.

The course is aimed at students of French with an interest in language learning and language instruction who want to learn more about teaching of French in Swedish schools. The course takes research about second language learning and the joint European language policy that influences how we teach French in Swedish schools today. Within the scope of the course, the syllabi for the modern languages and different factors that influence the learning and the teaching of French in the classroom are discussed both from a pupil and a teacher perspective. The course is completed with an independent advanced assignment in a chosen field that relates to the focus of the course on the learning and teaching of French.

This course provides a broad overview of neural engineering concepts and principles for recording outgoing (efferent) and generating ingoing (afferent) neural signals. These concepts form the basis for neural interfaces or human-machine interfaces. This area is interdisciplinary and encompasses the fields of neuroscience, physiology, signal processing, machine learning, and robotics. The course provides insights into existing and future neural interfaces, neural prostheses, and neurorobotics. The course introduces principles and technologies of neuroengineering applications including basic human neurophysiology and -anatomy, brain stimulator, spinal cord stimulation, functional electrical stimulation (FES), neural-machine interface for motor prosthesis control, artificial visual, and auditory devices for augmented sensory perception. Assumed prior knowledge: Mathematics, Physics and Physiology (eg. EXTG50).

This course treats the fundamental aspects of crystal growth, e.g. the thermodynamic prerequisites for crystal growth such as chemical potential, construction of binary phase diagrams, supersaturation, and nucleation. Further on, surface energies, surface diffusion, and Wulff’s theorem are studied. In the course section on epitaxial growth surface reconstructions, lattice mismatch, and dislocations, as well as characterization – both in- and ex-situ are discussed. Growth techniques and reactor models are also dealt with. During the course, the various moments are illuminated by examples from modern research, especially research on epitaxy of nanostructures. Assumed prior knowledge: FFFF11 Processing and Device Technology, a basic course in thermodynamics and materials science.

The course is aimed at students who wish to learn more both about the French language's situation and global position in the twenty-first century, and about how the French language always coexists with other languages in different societies and how it can be studied scientifically e.g. through linguistic landscapes (paysages linguistiques). The course starts with a shorter series of lectures and seminars examining the question of multilingualism and identity based on sociolinguistics but also including elements from literature about cognition and psychology in multilingualism. Participants then choose a subject area within the scope of multilingualism with a specialization in French and work on under supervision.