Universität Wien

301410 VU Experimental Neuroscience Part 2 (2024S)

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

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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. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

see german version


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course covers the central themes, concepts and applied methodologies of neuroscience research in the department. Students will be introduced to fundamental problems in neuroscience research, such as the organisation, development and function of complex brain circuits, and how these can be addressed using experimental animal models, including the worm C. elegans, the fly Drosophila and fish models such as zebrafish and Danionella cerebrum.

Assessment and permitted materials

- discussion of scientific topics
- written examine of lecture content
- presentation of research paper
- written proposal

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- solid understanding of the scientific content
- 50% of max. points of the examine
- quality of written proposal

Examination topics

- scientific topics discussed in the practical course
- theoretical and practical knowledge related to the course projects

Reading list

- textbooks and articles will be introduced at the beginning of the course
- basic and specific literature will be provided.

Association in the course directory

MNEU III., MNEU IV.

Last modified: Mo 15.04.2024 10:06