This course focuses on basic aspects of sensory physiology, from signal transduction until perception.

This course focuses on neural computations that underlie visual perception. We study how visual signals are processed in the retina, LGN and visual cortex. We study the morpholgy and functional architecture of cortical circuits responsible for pattern, motion, color, and three-dimensional vision.

The course is focuses on the computations performed by neural elements and assemblies. We study computations performed by individual neurons, and those achieved by networks of interconnected neurons. This course is complemented by the course “Systems Neuroscience”.

This course focuses on neural computations that underlie visual perception. We study how visual signals are processed in the retina, LGN and visual cortex. We study the morpholgy and functional architecture of cortical circuits responsible for pattern, motion, color, and three-dimensional vision.

This seminar reviews the neural correlates of consciousness (NCC). We review recent research focusing on neural events responsible for conscious perception, with a particular emphasis on the visual system.

This seminar reviews the philosophical and phenomenological as well as the neurobiological aspects of consciousness. The subjective features of consciousness are explored, and modern research into its neural substrate, particularly in the visual domain, is explained. Emphasis is placed on students developing their own thinking through a discussion-centered course structure.

The course provides an introduction to the functional properties of neurons. Particularly the description of membrane electrical properties (action potentials, channels), neuronal anatomy, synaptic structures, and neuronal networks. Simple models of computation, learning, and behavior will be explained. Some artificial systems (robot, chip) are presented.

The course gives an introduction to the development and anatomical structure of nervous systems. Furthermore, it discusses the basics of cellular neurophysiology and neuropharmacology. Finally, the nervous system is described on a system level with a particular emphasis on the visual system.

Introduction to experimental methods in neuroscience with examples from neuronal information processing, genexpression and genregulation in neural systems,and the neuro psycho pharmacology of behavior.

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This course complements the course “Neural computation”. It focuses on the computations performed by neural populations to achieve specific motor and cognitive tasks.

This course focuses on basic aspects of central nervous system physiology, including perception, motor control and cognitive functions.

This course focuses on basic aspects of central nervous system physiology, including perception, motor control and cognitive functions.