Universität Wien

300280 SE Principles of Brain Evolution (2025S)

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

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 07.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 14.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 21.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 28.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 04.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 11.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 02.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 09.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 16.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 23.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 30.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 06.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 13.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 20.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1
  • Friday 27.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.5, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.012, Ebene 1

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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, CoBeNe W4

Last modified: Fr 07.03.2025 13:06