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551-0398-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Regeneration and Plasticity of the Nervous System

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Martin E. Schwab
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:57

Abstract

Introduction into our research and collaboration in actual research projects. The goal is to encourage independent scientific thinking and to translate theoretical knowledge into practical experiments. The course includes reading of original articles and presentation of the work done.

Objective

Collaboration in actual research projects to encourage independent scientific thinking and translation of theoretical knowledge into practical experiments. Further goals are reading and interpretation of original literature and presentation of ones work.

Content

Introduction into our research and collaboration in actual research projects. The goal is to encourage independent scientific thinking and to translate theoretical knowledge into practical experiments. The paradigms include in vivo experiments with rats and/or mice. Next to behavioral analysis also histological and anatomical analysis is done. The course includes reading of original articles and presentation of the work done.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Original articles will be handed out and discussed in the course.

Literature

Original articles will be handed out and discussed in the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Regeneration and Plasticity of the Nervous System
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs im 4. Semesterviertel (beschränkt auf max. 15 Teilnehmende)
  • Tue 13:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
  • Wed 08:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
  • Thu 08:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
  • Fri 08:00-17:00 (Y55 H 12)
100 h semesterly

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