bio417 - Introduction to Systems Neurobiology - Theory and Practice (Complete module description)

Module label	Introduction to Systems Neurobiology - Theory and Practice
Module code	bio417
Credit points	12.0 KP
Workload	360 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module	Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsmodule Master of Education Programme (Gymnasium) Biology (Master of Education) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons	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) Köppl, Christine (authorised to take exams) Greschner, Martin (authorised to take exams) Rosemann, Stephanie (authorised to take exams) Beutelmann, Rainer (authorised to take exams) Thiel, Christiane Margarete (authorised to take exams) Langemann, Ulrike (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	Abschluss der Basismodule
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.
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	Wintersemester
Module capacity	30

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	3	WiSe	0
Seminar		WiSe	0
Exercises	4	WiSe	0
Total module attendance time			0 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	end of semester	written exam (100%) practical exercise (ungraded)