200006 PS Introductory Seminar Biological Basis of Experience and Behaviour (2021S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 02.02.2021 09:00 to We 24.02.2021 09:00
- Deregistration possible until We 03.03.2021 09:00
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The course will be held in a digital format. Information will be provided via Moodle.
Wednesday
10.03.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
17.03.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
24.03.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
14.04.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
21.04.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
28.04.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
05.05.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
12.05.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
19.05.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
26.05.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
02.06.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
09.06.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
16.06.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
23.06.
11:30 - 13:00
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Wednesday
30.06.
11:30 - 13:00
Digital
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Mental processes are attributes of biological organisms and their brains. This seminar provides basic information of biological processes, which define and support life. A particular emphasis will be laid on the regulatory mechanisms governed by brain.The themes include: Biochemical basics of life, metabolism. Cells and tissues. Neuron, neuronal tissue, nervous system. Cellular communication, signalization, neurotransmission. Endocrine and neural regulation. Genetics, behavioral genetics.
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation. Performance in online multiple choice tests.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Course attendance is required (2 absences are allowed without penalty). Each online test will be evaluated separately and performance average will be calculated for the final note. Mapping of performance to grades is as follows: 100-91% = 1, 90-81% = 2, 80-71% = 3, 70-51% = 4, 50-0 % = 5.
Examination topics
Themes and contents presented and discussed in the course.
Reading list
Primary recommended literature:
Bear et al.: Neuroscience, Wolters KluwerSecondary literature:
Starr, McMillan: Human Biology, Cengage Learning
Breedlove, Watson: Biological Psychology, Sinauer Associates
Kandel et al.: Principles of Neural Science, McGaw-Hill
Bear et al.: Neuroscience, Wolters KluwerSecondary literature:
Starr, McMillan: Human Biology, Cengage Learning
Breedlove, Watson: Biological Psychology, Sinauer Associates
Kandel et al.: Principles of Neural Science, McGaw-Hill
Association in the course directory
70231
Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:19