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376-1791-00L 2 Credits BSC , DR , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-PHYS
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Introductory Course in Neuroscience I (University of Zurich)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Wolfgang Knecht
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: SPV0Y005 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
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Abstract

The course gives an introduction to human and comparative neuroanatomy, molecular, cellular and systems neuroscience.

Objective

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.

Content

1) Human Neuroanatomy I&II 2) Comparative Neuroanatomy 3) Building a central nervous system I,II 4) Synapses I,II 5) Glia and more 6) Excitability 7) Circuits underlying Emotion 8) Visual System 9) Auditory & Vestibular System 10) Somatosensory and Motor Systems 11) Learning in artificial and biological neural networks

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General Information

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

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Introductory Course in Neuroscience I (University of Zurich)
**together with University of Zurich** Kurs des Zentrums für Neurowissenschaften Zürich (ZNZ) Achtung: Beginn 15.09.2025
  • Mon 16:15-18:00
  • Mon None-None
  • Mon 16:15-18:00
  • Mon None-None
2 h weekly

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