Modul MZ4125-KP06

Neuroscience 2 (Neuro2)

Duration:

1 Semester

Turnus of offer:

each summer semester

Credit points:

Course of studies, specific field and terms:

Master MLS 2018 (optional subject), neuroscience, 2nd semester
Master MLS 2016 (optional subject), neuroscience, 2nd semester

Classes and lectures:

Neuroscience 2 (seminar, 2 SWS)
Neuroscience 2 (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

120 Hours private studies
60 Hours in-classroom work

Contents of teaching:
Alzheimer's disease Infections of the CNS Neural stem cells and neurodegenerative disease Neural stem cells and tumor stem cells in brain tumors Neurobiology of cerebral ischemia Brain channelopathies: epilepsy and ataxia Neurogenetic disorders Neuroimmunology of multiplesclerosis Neurometabolic disorders Neuropathies Molecular basis of Parkinson disease and other movement disorders Schizophrenia

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

Introduction to neuronal stem cells
Introduction to various neuropathological diseases
Understanding molecular mechanisms of neuropathological diseases

Grading through:

written exam

Responsible for this module:

Prof. Dr. med. Markus Schwaninger

Teachers:

Prof. Dr. med. Markus Schwaninger
PD Dr. rer. nat. Christina Zechel
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Katja Lohmann
PD Dr. Sc. Ana Westenberger
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Enrico Leipold

Literature:

Purves D, Augustine G, Fitzpatrick D, Hall W, LaMantia A: Neuroscience - Oxford University Press; 6. Edition (25. September 2018) - ISBN-10: 160535841X
: Original publications and Reviews

Language:

English, except in case of only German-speaking participants

Notes:

Prerequisites for the module:
- nothing

Prerequisites for admission to the written examination:
- Regular and successful participation in the seminar

Module exam:
- MZ4125-L1: Clinical Neurobiology, written exam, 90 min, 100 % module grade

Letzte Änderung:

17.2.2023

Module Guide since WS 2018/19