bio415 - Introduction to Neurobiology II (Complete module description)

Module label	Introduction to Neurobiology II
Module code	bio415
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h
Institute directory	Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences
Applicability of the module	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
Responsible persons	Greschner, Martin (module responsibility) Thiel, Christiane Margarete (Module counselling) Köppl, Christine (Module counselling) Greschner, Martin (authorised to take exams) Thiel, Christiane Margarete (authorised to take exams) Köppl, Christine (authorised to take exams)
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
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.
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	42
Seminar	1	WiSe	14
Total module attendance time			56 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	end of semester	written exam