Denis Burdakov: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Denis Burdakov |
| Field | Neuroscience |
| Address | Professur für Neurowissenschaften ETH Zürich, SLA C 3 Schorenstrasse 16 8603 Schwerzenbach SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 655 74 52 |
| denis.burdakov@hest.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Health Sciences and Technology |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 377-0107-00L | Nervous System  | 5 credits | 5V | D. P. Wolfer, I. Amrein, C. Baumann, J. Bohacek, D. Burdakov, R. Fiore, B. Ineichen, Z.‑M. Manjaly, G. Schratt, L. Slomianka, O. Ullrich, further lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system including its major disorders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. distinguish important cell types of the nervous system (neurons, glial cells) on the basis of their structure and function; 2. correctly describe neurophysiological basics of stimulus conduction and processing in the peripheral and central nervous system; 3. correctly name the organ structures and circuits involved in the development of the peripheral and central nervous system; 4. associate the different brain areas with corresponding functions in homeostasis, sensory, motor and cognitive functions; 5. identify clinical pictures associated with the loss of function of certain structures of the central and peripheral nervous system and to understand the mode of action of current therapeutic approaches. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In this module, students get an overview of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the peripheral and central nervous system as well as selected neurological diseases (pathophysiology). The module is subdivided into a total of six subject areas: 1. basics of neurophysiology, stimulus conduction and processing using the example of the motor end plate, peripheral nervous system, associated clinical pictures (myasthenia gravis) 2. structure, circuits and pathways in the spinal cord, spinal nerves, motor stimulus conduction in the spinal cord, spinal cord lesions and pain 3. anatomy and function of the brain stem and cranial nerves and their significance for motor and sensory functions, lesions (brain stem syndromes) 4. anatomy and function of basal ganglia, thalamus and hypothalamus, control of the autonomic nervous system (homeostasis, food and water intake), basal ganglia defects using Parkinson's disease as an example 5. anatomy and function of the cerebellum and vestibular system, fine control of motor functions, associative learning, cerebellar symptoms (ataxias), organ of equilibrium 6. anatomy and function of the cerebrum, sensory and motor processing, cognition, learning and memory, neurodegenerative (Alzheimer) and neuropsychiatric (schizophrenia) disorders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 752-6305-00L | Physiology and Anatomy I | 2 credits | 2V | D. Burdakov, D. Peleg-Raibstein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Imparts a basic understanding of physiology in mammals, focusing on the fundamental general principles of organ operation in health and disease. This is fostered by discussing all subjects from a functional point of view. A major topic of the lecture is food intake and digestion with its correlated neural and endocrine processes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | After this course the students are able to describe, explain, and apply basic principles of systems physiology and the mechanisms of the function of the major organ systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 752-6307-00L | Food, Habits and Health | 3 credits | 2V | D. Burdakov, D. Peleg-Raibstein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Imparts an advanced understanding of physiology, focusing on the link between nutrition and function of the mammalian organism. This is fostered by discussing all subjects from a viewpoint of health and disease. A major topic of the lectures is the link between nutrition and brain function, including mental health and neurodegenerative disorders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | At the end of the course, the students are able to describe, explain, and apply the biological and nutritional principles of physiology including specific examples relating to brain functions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts for each topic will be made available on Moodle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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