bio405 - Introduction to Neurobiology I (Complete module description)
| Module label | Introduction to Neurobiology I |
| Module code | bio405 |
| Credit points | 12.0 KP |
| Workload | 360 h |
| Institute directory | Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences |
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| 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. |
| Recommended reading | 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 |
| Type of course | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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| Lecture | 3 | SuSe | 42 | |
| Seminar | 1 | SuSe | 14 | |
| Exercises | 4 | SuSe | 56 | |
| Tutorial (optional) | SuSe and WiSe | 0 | ||
| Total module attendance time | 112 h | |||
| Examination | Prüfungszeiten | Type of examination |
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| Final exam of module | end of semester |
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