bio405 - Introduction to Neurobiology I (Complete module description)

Module label	Introduction to Neurobiology I
Modulkürzel	bio405
Credit points	12.0 KP
Workload	360 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls	Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Nebenfachmodule Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Zuständige Personen	Greschner, Martin (module responsibility) Koch, Karl-Wilhelm (Module counselling) Janssen-Bienhold, Ulrike (Module counselling) Köppl, Christine (Prüfungsberechtigt) Janssen-Bienhold, Ulrike (Prüfungsberechtigt) Greschner, Martin (Prüfungsberechtigt) Koch, Karl-Wilhelm (Prüfungsberechtigt) Dömer, Patrick (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites	Abschluss der Basismodule
Skills to be acquired in this module	++ deepened biological expertise ++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods + scientific/mathematical basic knowledge relevant for biology + critical and analytical thinking ++ data presentation and discussion in German (written and spoken) + teamwork
Module contents	The lecture covers the molecular and cellular basis of neurobiology, the electrical properties of nerve cells, the organization and development of the nervous system and the function of the motor system. In the seminar, topics related to the lectures of the week are covered in more depth. In the exercises, the theoretical knowledge from the lectures will be tested in small experiments.
Literaturempfehlungen	Purves D. et al.: Neuroscience, Sinauer Associates, Sunderland USA, latest edition
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Language of instruction	German
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	annually
Module capacity	30
Reference text	associated with the modules bio415 and bio416 Introduction to Neurobiology II in the winter semester

Form of instruction	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	3	SoSe	42
Seminar	1	SoSe	14
Exercises	4	SoSe	56
Tutorial (optional)		SoSe und WiSe	0
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt			112 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	end of semester	exam and protocol