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551-0305-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Development of the nervous system

Neurobiology

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Martin E. Schwab, Dr. Roland Müller, Dr. Michaela Thallmair-Honold, Prof. Dr. Esther Stoeckli
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Martin E. Schwab, Dr. Roland Müller, Dr. Stephan C.F. Neuhauss, Dr. Michaela Thallmair-Honold, Prof. Dr. Esther Stoeckli
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:52

Abstract

Development of the nervous system (NS); the adult NS, plasticity and regeneration, sensory systems, cognitive functions, learning and memory, mol. & cell. mechanisms, animal models, disease models.

Objective

Overview of normal development, plasticity and regeneration of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches.

Content

Development: Early development of the nervous system, cellular level, nerve fibre growth, building of neuronal networks; biology of the adult nervous system; structural plasticity of the adult nervous system, regenerationa and repair: networks and nerve fibres, regeneration, pathological loss of cells.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be handed out at the beginning of the lectures.

Literature

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

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Development of the Nervous System
Zeit: Mo 08.00 bis 10.00 Uhr Ort: Uni-Irchel, Gebäude 35, Raum F 51
No time listed 2 h weekly
lecture Structure, Plasticity and Repair of the Nervous System
Zeit: Mo 10.00 bis 12.00 Uhr Ort: Uni-Irchel, Gebäude 35, Raum F 51
No time listed 2 h weekly

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