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12285-01 - Block course: Developmental Biology and Neuroscience (15 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2020 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Markus Affolter (markus.affolter@unibas.ch)
Silvia Arber (silvia.arber@unibas.ch) Fiona Doetsch (fiona.doetsch@unibas.ch, Assessor) Flavio Donato (flavio.donato@unibas.ch) Susan Elizabeth Mango (susan.mango@unibas.ch) Markus A. Rüegg (markus-a.ruegg@unibas.ch) Peter Scheiffele (peter.scheiffele@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Developmental biology • Stem cells • Cell differentiation • Organ and cell development • Cell signalling Neuroscience • Connectivity in the brain and spinal cord • Dynamics and plasticity of synapses in the brain • Sensory and motor processing • Imaging structure and function in the nervous system • Biology of the Neuromuscular system |
| Learning objectives | The aim of the Developmental Biology and Neuroscience Course is to learn about current topics in these fields, and to gain first-hand experience in state-of-the-art experimental methods. The course consists of introductory lectures covering different research topics, practical experimental sessions and data analysis. In addition, students will be advised how to write a research report and how to critically assess scientific literature. |
| Comments | for biology students only compulsory attendance |
| Weblink | https://adam.unibas.ch |
| Admission requirements | Successful completion of the basic studies and the first year of the advanced level in the Bachelor of Biology. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Majors: Molecular Biology and Integrative Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) Modul: Blockkurs (Master's degree subject: Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | written exam, 180 minutes Friday, 12.06.2020, 9-12h, Pharmazentrum, HS1 |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |