Daria Peleg-Raibstein: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023

Name Dr. Daria Peleg-Raibstein
Address
Institut für Neurowissenschaften
ETH Zürich, SLA B 21
Schorenstrasse 16
8603 Schwerzenbach
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 655 73 50
E-maildaria-peleg@ethz.ch
DepartmentHealth Sciences and Technology
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
752-6305-00LPhysiology and Anatomy I2 credits2VD. Burdakov, D. Peleg-Raibstein
AbstractImparts 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 objectiveAfter 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.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingassessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
752-6307-00LFood, Habits and Health3 credits2VD. Burdakov, D. Peleg-Raibstein
AbstractImparts 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 objectiveAt 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 notesHandouts for each topic will be made available on Moodle.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered