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 |
| 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). |