B9424 - Basi neurofisiologiche del sonno e dei disturbi del sonno

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will have learned the neurophysiological bases of the sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythms, understanding how these impact the psycho-physiology of our body and the quality of life. The student will also know the main sleep-related pathologies and current treatment strategies.

Course contents

This course will cover the following topics:


- Biological rhythms


- Sleep-wake cycle


- The study of sleep


- Sleep as a function of age and gender


- Autonomic physiology of sleep


- Main sleep disorders and their treatment

Readings/Bibliography

Principle and Practice of Sleep Medicine

Teaching methods

The lessons will be based on frontal teaching and revisions carried out via App

Assessment methods

Written to be defined

 

 

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Lessons will be conducted with the aid of electronic slides and videos taken mainly from the recommended texts

Office hours

See the website of Stefano Bastianini