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376-1305-01L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL , D-HEST
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Neural Systems for Sensory, Motor and Higher Brain Functions

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Wolfger von der Behrens, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schratt, Prof. Dr. Johannes Bohacek, Dr. Rafael Hernan Polania, Dr. Roberto Fiore, Dr. Jochen Winterer
Information for UZH students: Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module BIO343 at UZH. Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students:
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:57

Abstract

The course covers the structure of the adult nervous system (NS) with focus on: sensory systems, cognitive functions, learning and memory, molecular and cellular mechanisms, animal models, and diseases of the NS.

Objective

The aim is to give a deepened insight into the structure of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches.

Content

The main focus is on the structure of the NS: biology of the adult nervous system; structural plasticity of the adult nervous system, repair of the NS: networks and nerve fibers, pathological loss of cells.

Resources

Literature

The lecture requires reading of book chapters, handouts and original scientific papers. Further information will be given in the individual lectures and are mentioned on Moodle.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
None
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Neural Systems for Sensory, Motor and Higher Brain Functions
**together with University of Zurich** BE AWARE: Lecture starts already on 18.09.2023. 4 hours of self-study (preparation and post-study) per week are included in the course.
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (Y21 F 65)
  • 18.09 Date 10:15-12:00 (Y15 G 40)
2 h weekly

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