377-0107-00L Nervous System
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | D. P. Wolfer, I. Amrein, J. Bohacek, D. Burdakov, G. Schratt, L. Slomianka, O. Ullrich, N. Wenderoth, further lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Only for Human Medicine BSc |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 377-0107-00 V | Nervensystem Findet in der 2. Semesterhälfte statt (15.11.-24.12.2021). | 5 hrs |
| D. P. Wolfer, I. Amrein, J. Bohacek, D. Burdakov, G. Schratt, L. Slomianka, O. Ullrich, N. Wenderoth, further lecturers |
Catalogue data
| 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 |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Human Medicine 2017; Version 14.05.2020 (First Year Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Human Medicine 2018; Version 24.02.2022 (First Year Examination Block 1) |
| ECTS credits | 5 credits |
| Examiners | D. P. Wolfer, I. Amrein, J. Bohacek, D. Burdakov, G. Schratt, L. Slomianka, O. Ullrich, N. Wenderoth |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Written aids | neutrales Sprachwörterbuch für Fremdsprachige |
| Digital exam | The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich. |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Human Medicine BSc (377000) |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Medicine Bachelor | First Year Examination Block 1 | O |  |