neu350 - Biological Foundations of Neuroscience (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

Lecture
Total workload 90 h: 28 h contact / 14 h tutorial / 48 h self-study and preparation for exam
Seminar
Total workload 90 h: 28 h contact / 62 h self-study and preparation for exam

Recommended in combination with "Research Techniques in Neuroscience"

Upon successful completion of this course, students have acquired basic knowledge of fundamental principles of neurobiology. The aim of this background module is to provide a solid biological knowledge base required for studying advanced neuroscientific topics. It is designed in particular, but not exclusively, for students joining the local M.Sc. Neuroscience program from previous study paths with little (neuro)biological background.

++ Neurosci. knowlg.
+ Scient. Literature
+ Social skills
+ Interdiscipl. knowlg.
+ Scientific English

The background module consists of a lecture series and an associated seminar.

The following topics are covered:
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Electrophysiology
• Cell biology
• Systems Neuroscience

Neuroscience, newest edition; Purves; Sinauer Accociates
Stryer Biochemistry and Alberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell, several editions
Molecular Biology of the Gene, Watson (Pearson Verlag)

at the end of the course

written exam