neu210 - Neurosensory Science and Behaviour
Module label | Neurosensory Science and Behaviour |
Modulkürzel | neu210 |
Credit points | 9.0 KP |
Workload | 270 h |
Institute directory | Department of Neurosciences |
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Skills to be acquired in this module | ++ Neurosci. knowlg. + Expt. methods + Independent research + Scient. literature + Social skills ++ Interdiscipl. knowlg. Maths/Stats/Progr. + Data present./disc. + Scientific English Ethics Upon successful completion of this course, students
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Module contents | The lecture "Neuroethology" provides an introduction to the mechanisms underlying the behaviour of animals. Subjects are, e.g., the mechanisms of perception, control of movement patterns, mechanisms of learning, orientation and navigation. The lecture "Behavioural ecology" provides an introduction to topics such as predator-prey interactions, optimal food utilization, spatial and temporal distribution of animals, social relations and group formation, mating systems and reproductive strategies, sexual selection, investment of parents in offspring, and communication. In the seminar "Current issues of Ethology", current original literature relating to behavioural biology is reported and discussed. |
Literaturempfehlungen | Carew TJ (2004) Behavioral Neurobiology: The Cellular Organization of Natural Behavior. Sinauer Davis NB, Krebs JR, West SA (2012) An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology. Wiley Blackwell |
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Language of instruction | English |
Duration (semesters) | 1 Semester |
Module frequency | jährlich |
Module capacity | 30 |
Reference text | Course in the second half of the semester Regular active participation is required to pass the module. |
Form of instruction | Comment | SWS | Frequency | Workload of compulsory attendance |
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Lecture | 4 | 56 | ||
Seminar | 2 | 28 | ||
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 84 h |
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Final exam of module | as agreed, usually in the break after the winter term |
80% written exam (content of the two lecture series), 20% presentation(s) |