neu360 - Auditory Neuroscience (Complete module description)

Module label	Auditory Neuroscience
Module code	neu360
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h
Institute directory	Department of Neurosciences
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Background Modules
Responsible persons	Ashida, Go (module responsibility) Puschmann, Sebastian (authorised to take exams) Ashida, Go (authorised to take exams) Puschmann, Sebastian (Module counselling)
Prerequisites	Recommended previous knowledge/skills: Basics of Neurosensory Science and Behavioural Biology
Skills to be acquired in this module	This course encompasses the following goals. +++ Knowledge in auditory neuroscience ++ Knowledge in neuroscientific methods ++ Skills in navigating scientific literature ++ Skills in presenting scientific literature + Social interactions in scientific context ++ Scientific writing / scientific English + Research norms and ethics Upon successful completion of this course, students - will have sound knowledge on auditory processing at several levels, spanning from the periphery (ear/cochlea) to the central brain (brainstem/midbrain/cortex), which underlie the auditory perception, cognition, and behavior in animals and humans - will have basic methodological knowledges used in neurosensory science - will be able to search for, read, and report scientific literature in auditory neuroscience - will be able to write a review on a specific topic in auditory neuroscience - will be ready for further research in a Research Module or Master Thesis
Module contents	This course comprises lectures, seminars, and essay writing in the field of auditory neuroscience. Active participation in the discussion is anticipated. Week 1: Fundamentals of sounds. Auditory processing from the periphery to midbrain. Basic auditory functions and neuroscientific measures. Hearing loss and assistive devices. Week 2: Functional organization of auditory cortex. Cortical processing streams. Auditory scene analysis. Attention, learning. Multisensory integration. Vocalizations and auditory communication. Week 3: Preparation for seminars with individual advisory meetings. (Papers are assigned to each student after the information meeting in late April or early May) Week 4: Seminar presentations of the assigned papers by the students. Week 5: In-depth lectures on selected topics. Defining a specific subject for the essay. Weeks 6-7: Literature research and essay writing, with individual advisory meetings.
Recommended reading	Pickles JO (2012) An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing (4th edition). ISBN: 9789004243774 Plack CJ (2023) The Sense of Hearing (4th edition). ISBN: 9781032299471 Schnupp J, Nelken I, King A (2012) Auditory Neuroscience - Making Sense of Sound. ISBN: 9780262518024 A list of selected papers will be provided during the course.
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	annually, summer term, second half
Module capacity	15
Reference text	Please follow the registration procedure of the MSc Neuroscience (or MSc Biology) program. The schedule for the mandatory information meeting will be announced later.
Type of module	Wahlpflicht / Elective
Module level	MM (Mastermodul / Master module)
Previous knowledge	Basics of Neurosensory Science and Behavioural Biology

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Lecture	1	SuSe	14
Seminar	1	SuSe	14
Exercises	2	SuSe	28
Total module attendance time			56 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	The submission deadline for the essay will be within a few weeks after the summer semester lecture period. The specific date will be announced later.	HA