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402-0791-00L 2 Credits BSC , DR , MSC , NDS D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

Introductory Course in Neuroscience I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Fritschy, Dr. Wolfgang Knecht
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:15

Abstract

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.

Content

1-2) Anatomy 3-4) Neurogenesis and differentiation 5-6) Axon guidance, synaptogenesis 7-8) Electrophysiology 9) Neuronal stem cells 10) Proteomics in Neuroscience 11) Visual system, cortex 12-13) Neuroinformatics 14) Neuronal networks in vivo

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DR , MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Prüfung schriftlich 180 Minuten

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Introductory Course in Neuroscience I
**Kurs an der Uni Zürich** Lehrveranstaltungsnummer: 572 Beginn 22.09.
  • Mon 17:15-19:00 (Y03 G 85)
2 h weekly

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