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Methods and Concepts in Human Systems Neuroscience and Motor Control

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sarah Meissner, Dr. Weronika Potok-Szybinska, Prof. Dr. Lukas Imbach, Dr. Debora Ledergerber Wäfler, Dr. Marieke Lieve Weijs, Dr. Tena Dubcek
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:13

Abstract

This course provides hands-on experience with measurement and analysis methods relevant for Humans Systems Neuroscience and Motor control (nerve/brain stimulation, EMG, EEG, psycho-physical paradigms etc). Students read scientific material, set up experiments, perform measurements in the lab, analyse data, apply statistics and write short reports or essays.

Objective

This course will prepare students for experimental work as it is typically done during the master thesis. The goal is to gain hands-on experience with measurement and analysis methods relevant for Humans Systems Neuroscience and Motor control (for example peripheral nerve stimulation, electrical and magnetic brain stimulation, EMG, EEG, psycho-physical paradigms etc). Students will learn how to perform small scientific projects in this area. Students will work individually or in small groups and solve scientific problems which require them to perform measurements in human participants, extract relevant readouts from the data, apply appropriate statistics and interpret the results. They will also be required to write small essays and reports and they will get feedback on their writing throughout the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Self-study material about applied statistics will be available at the beginning of the course and statistical knowledge will be tested (central element 1) in the second course week. Passing this test is a requirement for continuing the course. Students must submit 5 assignments. One short written assignment needs to be submitted after each method module (NIBS, EEG, and EMG; central elements 2-4). These three module assignments will be assessed (pass or fail) and can be revised once per method block in case of fail. Students are required to individually prepare a project proposal in which they design a study using research methods taught during the course. The final project proposal will be evaluated (central element 5). The course is passed if all five central elements have been passed and the grade of the project proposal is 4 or higher. The final grade of the course is equal to the grade of the proposal.

Registration & Places

Max Places
18
Signup End
24.09.2025
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Methods and Concepts in Human Systems Neuroscience and Motor Control
The lectures begin on 24 September 2025 and mainly take place in the labs in the GLC building and EPI Klinik, Bleulerstrasse 60, 8008 Zurich. For details, please see in Moodle. The first, second and last lecture take place in GLC E 38.1.
  • Wed 09:00-12:00 (Ex te rn)
  • 24.09 Date 09:15-12:00 (GLC E 38.1)
  • 01.10 Date 09:15-12:00 (GLC E 38.1)
  • 17.12 Date 09:15-12:00 (GLC E 38.1)
3 h weekly

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