Universität Wien

300280 SE Principles of Brain Evolution (2017S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes

Vorbesprechung am 03.03.2017 um 15 Uhr im Seminarraum Neurobiologie (UZA 1, 3. Ebene, Raum 3.005). Veranstaltung findet immer am Freitag von 14 - 15 Uhr statt.


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

How did a structure as complex as our own brain ever evolve? The seminar is discussing various structural and functional aspects of nervous system organisation ranging from simples nerve nets in cnidaria to multilayered cortical areas in primates. Topics include among other "Human Brain Evolution", "Neuronal Proliferation and adult neurogenesis", "Brain Organisation of Reptiles and Birds", "Brain Patterning", "Sensory Systems", "Candidate Genes for Brain Evolution".

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

MVN W-11, MMB V-3

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:43