376-1791-00L Introductory Course in Neuroscience I (University of Zurich)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | W. Knecht, University lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: SPV0Y005 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376-1791-00 V | Introductory Course in Neuroscience I (University of Zurich) **together with University of Zurich** Kurs des Zentrums für Neurowissenschaften Zürich (ZNZ) Beginn Montag 17.9.2018! | 2 hrs |
| W. Knecht, University lecturers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The course gives an introduction to human and comparative neuroanatomy, molecular, cellular and systems neuroscience. |
| Learning objective | The course gives an introduction to the development and anatomical structure of nervous systems. Furthermore, it discusses the basics of cellular neurophysiology and neuropharmacology. Finally, the nervous system is described on a system level. |
| Content | 1) Human Neuroanatomy I&II 2) Comparative Neuroanatomy 3) Building a central nervous system I,II 4) Synapses I,II 5) Glia and more 6) Excitability 7) Circuits underlying Emotion 8) Visual System 9) Auditory & Vestibular System 10) Somatosensory and Motor Systems 11) Learning in artificial and biological neural networks |
| Prerequisites / Notice | For doctoral students of the Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ). |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | W. Knecht |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH. |
Learning materials
| Main link | Introductory Course in Neuroscience (UZH & ETH) |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
