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301881 PR Scientific Practice in Neuroscience II (2026S)

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

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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Scientific Practice I and II are internships (lab rotations) in individual research labs, aimed at training students in scientific method and various research techniques in the context of research questions/hypotheses addressed in the chosen lab. These internships can be carried out in ANY lab of your choice that is performing active research in a related topic. This can be at the institutes of Campus Vienna Biocenter (VBC), research institutes in Vienna and beyond (also internationally) or in R&D laboratories of for-profit industrial partners. Please notice that an examiner different from your direct supervisor may be displayed in your Transcript of Records. DO NOT ALLOCATE POINTS FOR THESE INTERNSHIPS! THERE IS NO REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THESE INTERNSHIPS; registrations are possible throughout the year by filling out the registration form and forwarding it for approval to the coordinator. Further information and form:

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Experimental work on a study-related topic with the duration of 2 month. It must be performed in an active research group.
Individual instruction in advanced techniques applied in Molecular Cell Biology to answer specific questions related to ongoing research. Independent design and execution of experiments, documentation, discussion, and summary of results in a protocol.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment by the supervisor of all techniques and results of the experiments and presentation of the work performed

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Compulsory attendence. The participants should be able to apply techniques which are necessary for the completion of their master thesis.

Examination topics

The participants will be involved in ongoing research projects of the participating groups.

Reading list

Current publications are provided by the supervisor.

Association in the course directory

MNEU VI.

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