neu410 - Auditory Neuroscience
Modulbezeichnung | Auditory Neuroscience |
Modulkürzel | neu410 |
Kreditpunkte | 15.0 KP |
Workload | 450 h |
Einrichtungsverzeichnis | Department für Neurowissenschaften |
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Kompetenzziele | + Neurosci. knowlg. Expt. methods Independent research Scient. literature + Social skills + Interdiscipl. knowlg. Maths/Stats/Progr. Data present./disc. + Scientific English + Ethics Introduction to independent, experimental research in auditory sensory physiology. May serve as preparation for a Master thesis. Upon successful completion of this course, students • have profound knowledge on auditory sensory processing, including cochlear transduction mechanisms, central auditory processing and auditory psychophysics • have basic knowledge of the large range of techniques used in auditory research • are able to read and critically report to others on an original research paper in auditory neuroscience • have in-depth knowledge on a specific research question in auditory neuroscience • are able to discuss current hypotheses and controversies regarding their research question • are able to perform experiments addressing their research topic and can describe the principles and the pros and cons of the experimental technique used • are able to critically evaluate and discuss experimental results |
Modulinhalte | One week introductory block course "Fundamentals of Auditory Physiology", comprised of a lecture series and matching seminar that emphasizes discussion. Topics: Hair cells: structure, transduction mechanism, receptor potential, synaptic transmission Basilar papilla / cochlea: structure, micromechanics, amplification; otoacoustic emissions Auditory nerve: phase locking, rate coding. Excitation patterns Ascending auditory pathways: wiring, principles of excitation/inhibition, examples of cellular/molecular specialisations Sound localisation in birds and mammals Central auditory processing: imaging techniques, auditory streams, cortex, primates Relation between psychophysics and neurophysiology The introductory course is followed by 6 weeks of small-group laboratory-based projects, participating in the supervisor's ongoing research. This includes experimental work, data analysis, literature study, participation in the group seminar and in a poster presentation of concurrent Research Modules. There are three options for the lab projects: Option 1: Cochlea and auditory brainstem (Köppl) Option 2: Auditory cortex (Hildebrandt) Option 3: Central auditory mechanisms (Klump) |
Literaturempfehlungen | About 20 selected original papers (selection varies) Pickles JO (2012) An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing. Brill. / Original papers and reviews. |
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Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
Dauer in Semestern | 1 Semester |
Angebotsrhythmus Modul | jährlich |
Aufnahmekapazität Modul | unbegrenzt |
Hinweise | Introductory block course will be held in the first week of winter term, lab component is flexible and subject to individual arrangement. Participation in a joint poster presentation of concurrent research modules is required to pass the module. |
Modulart | je nach Studiengang Pflicht oder Wahlpflicht |
Lehrveranstaltungsform | Kommentar | SWS | Angebotsrhythmus | Workload Präsenz |
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Vorlesung | 1 | 14 | ||
Seminar | 1 | 14 | ||
Projektorientiertes Modul | 8 | WiSe | 112 | |
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt | 140 h |
Prüfung | Prüfungszeiten | Prüfungsform |
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Gesamtmodul | within 2 months after completion of experimental work |
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