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bio417 - Introduction to Systems Neurobiology - Theory and Practice (Complete module description)
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Module label Introduction to Systems Neurobiology - Theory and Practice
Modulkürzel bio417
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
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule
  • Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Zuständige Personen
  • Greschner, Martin (Module responsibility)
  • Beutelmann, Rainer (Module counselling)
  • Thiel, Christiane Margarete (Module counselling)
  • Köppl, Christine (Module counselling)
  • Langemann, Ulrike (Module counselling)
  • Rosemann, Stephanie (Module counselling)
  • Greschner, Martin (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Rosemann, Stephanie (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Beutelmann, Rainer (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Thiel, Christiane Margarete (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Köppl, Christine (Prüfungsberechtigt)
  • Langemann, Ulrike (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
++ deepened biological expertise ++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods ++ data analysis skills ++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken) + teamwork + scientific/mathematical basic knowledge relevant for biology + critical and analytical thinking
Module contents
The lecture covers the basics of systemic neuroscience with a focus on propcessing in sensory systems, the plasticity of the nervous system and the mechanisms underlying cognitive pro-cessing. In the seminar, topics related to the lectures of the week are covered in more depth.
The exercise immediately follows the lecture and the seminar. By experimenting with each other, the students deepen their knowledge in the fields of cognitive neuroscience and hearing science. The students analyze their own data (incl. statistics) an present these in a written report.
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
Module capacity 30
Modullevel / module level
Modulart / typ of module
Lehr-/Lernform / Teaching/Learning method
Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge
Form of instruction Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture 3 WiSe 0
Seminar WiSe 0
Exercises 4 WiSe 0
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 0 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
end of semester
written exam (100%)
practical exercise (ungraded)