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Neuroscience

Neurowissenschaften

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Joram Feldon, Prof. em. Dr. Kevan A.C. Martin, Prof. em. Dr. Martin E. Schwab, Dr. Matthias Gesemann, Dr. Benjamin Yee, Dr. Irène Knüsel, Dr. Jean-Charles Paterna
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Joram Feldon, Prof. em. Dr. Kevan A.C. Martin, Prof. em. Dr. Martin E. Schwab, Prof. Dr. Christopher Robert Pryce, Dr. Matthias Gesemann, Dr. Stephan C.F. Neuhauss, Dr. Jean-Charles Paterna
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:48

Abstract

Development and function of the nervous system. The machinery and functional mechanisms of the brain that enable us to learn, including some specific computation theories. Basic concepts and methods in behavioural neurobiology, including the brain’s regulation of emotion and cognition, and the contribution of environment and genotype to brain-behaviour function and psychiatric diseases.

Objective

Understanding the development and function of the vertebrate nervous system, the machinery and functional mechanisms of learning, and the basic concepts and methods in behavioural neurobiology.

Content

This lecture is an introduction to the neurosciences, and includes lectures about: Prof. Neuhauss/Gesemann: The development and function of the nervous system: Development and differentiation of the nervous system (focus on the nervous system of vertebrates); mechanisms of induction, axonal growth; composition, development and function of synapses; basics of the perception and transmission of stimuli, and the composition of the brain. Martin: These lectures explore the machinery and functional mechanisms of the brain that enable us to learn. Some specific computation theories of learning will be explored, and experiments that show some of the mysteries of learning. Feldon: The behavioural neurobiology part is about human and animal brain mechanisms and their direct relation to the development and manifestation of behaviour. The investigation about specific behavioural patterns integrates neuroanatomical, neurochemical, neuroendocrinological, as well as electrophysiological concepts, thus introducing an interdisciplinary point of view. Stress is a central concept in behavioural neurobiology: we would like to find out, which influence its chronic and acute effects can have on the development or maintenance of diseases like depression, substance abuse and memory disorders.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The course will include written objectives, textbook readings, lectures, handouts, and weekly articles from the literature.The lecture schedule can be downloaded onwww.behav.ethz.ch.

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Keine Hilfsmittel.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Neurowissenschaften
Di ab 3. Semesterwoche, Do 3. und 4. Semesterwoche
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (HG F 1)
  • Thu 15:15-17:00 (HG F 1)
2 h weekly

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