neu400 - Recent Topics in Neuroscience (Complete module description)

neu400 - Recent Topics in Neuroscience (Complete module description)

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Module label Recent Topics in Neuroscience
Module code neu400
Credit points 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Institute directory Department of Neurosciences
Applicability of the module
  • Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Background Modules
Responsible persons
  • Kretzberg, Jutta (module responsibility)
  • Kretzberg, Jutta (Module counselling)
  • Kretzberg, Jutta (authorised to take exams)
  • Clemens, Jan (authorised to take exams)
  • Albert, Jörg (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites
Enrolment in Master program Neuroscience
Students from other programs are welcome when space is available.
Skills to be acquired in this module

Goals of this module:

upon completion of this module, students…

know about a specific field in neuroscience and have applied hands-on experimental or data analysis methods to that field.

Skills to be acquired/ competencies:

++          Neuroscience knowledge
++          Experimental Methods
+             Scientific Literature
+             Social skills
+             Maths/Stats/Programming
+             Independent Research
+             Data presentation/discussion
+             Scientific English
+             Ethics

Module contents
The contents of this module can change every semester to serve as a flexible addition to the standard choice of modules that are offered yearly. Please check Stud.IP for more specific information.
Recommended reading
Journal papers will be selected based on the specific topic of the module in each semester
Links
Language of instruction English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency This module is not offered on a regular basis, but serves as flexible addition to the standard choice of modules. The course period changes depending on lab availability.
Module capacity 12
Type of course Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsory attendance
Seminar 2 SuSe or WiSe 0
Exercises 2 SuSe or WiSe 0
Total module attendance time 0 h
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module
Portfolio tasks are performed during the module.
Portfolio, consisting of short tests and short reports