neu345 - Neural Computation in Invertebrate Systems (Complete module description)

Module label	Neural Computation in Invertebrate Systems
Module code	neu345
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h ( 2 SWS Seminar Total workload 72 h: 28 h contact / 15 h background literature reading, 14 h online science communication workshop, 15 h preparation for the presentation of results as scientific poster 3 SWS Supervised exercise Total workload 108 h: 42 h contact / 66 h independent lab-work, self-organized team work, data analysis, and preparation of results figures and texts) )
Institute directory	Department of Neurosciences
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Background Modules
Responsible persons	Kretzberg, Jutta (module responsibility) Kretzberg, Jutta (authorised to take exams) Albert, Jörg (authorised to take exams) Ashida, Go (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module	Upon successful completion of this course, students have planned and conducted a small, self-defined and self-organized project in a team have knowledge on an invertebrate neuronal system have knowledge on neural coding and corresponding data analysis techniques have acquired skills in data analysis and / or experimental techniques and / or modeling are able to critically evaluate and discuss experimental results have prepared and presented a scientific poster + Neurosci. knowlg. + Expt. Methods ++ Independent research + Scient. Literature ++ Social Skills + Maths/Stats/Progr. ++ Data present./disc. + Scientific English + Ethics
Module contents	This module builds up on the knowledge and methods acquired in the module neu340 Invertebrate Neuroscience. In the seminar, the knowledge on invertebrate systems and neural coding in general is deepened based on scientific literature. In the practical exercise of the module, students can choose one topic from a range of different research questions on computation in the leech nervous system (e.g. comparison of different cell types, electrical and chemical synaptic connections, exact measurement of spike threshold, phase locking). Small groups (2-3) of students plan, perform, and analyze experiments (intracellular recordings) or model simulations (model framework will be provided or can be self-written based on module neu241 computational neuroscience - Introduction) to tackle their topic. The portfolio consists of assignments covering the planning, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of the results with feedback given during the course on each project stage.
Recommended reading	Course scripts and background and seminar literature will be available in Stud.IP. Scientific literature discussed in the seminar depends on the project topics.
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency
Module capacity	12 (but only 6 for experimental projects)
Type of module	Wahlpflicht / Elective
Module level	MM (Mastermodul / Master module)
Previous knowledge	neu340 Invertebrate Neuroscience

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Seminar	2	SuSe	28
Exercises	3	SuSe	42
Total module attendance time			70 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	During the course (summer term, second half)	Portfolio constisting of project plan, scientific poster, poster presentation