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12285-01 - Block course: Developmental Biology and Neuroscience (15 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Silvia Arber (silvia.arber@unibas.ch)
Jarrett Grayson Camp (jarrettgrayson.camp@unibas.ch) Fiona Doetsch (fiona.doetsch@unibas.ch) Flavio Donato (flavio.donato@unibas.ch) Anissa Kempf (anissa.kempf@unibas.ch, Assessor) Susan Elizabeth Mango (susan.mango@unibas.ch) Pawel Pelczar (pawel.pelczar@unibas.ch) Peter Scheiffele (peter.scheiffele@unibas.ch) Alexander Schier (alex.schier@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Developmental biology • Stem cells • Cell differentiation • Organ and cell development • Cell signalling • Organization of the nucleus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
| Comments |
Block course: 16.02.-01.04.2026, Monday to Friday, 8:00-18:00 A detailed schedule will be provided by the lecturers in due time. |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.02.2026 | 13.30-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 17.02.2026 | 09.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 17.02.2026 | 14.00-17.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 18.02.2026 | 09.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 18.02.2026 | 14.00-17.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 09.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 14.00-17.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 20.02.2026 | 09.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 20.02.2026 | 14.00-17.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Tuesday 24.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Tuesday 24.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Wednesday 25.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Thursday 26.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Thursday 26.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Friday 27.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Friday 27.02.2026 | 08.30-18.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 09.00-10.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 13.00-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 16.00-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 03.03.2026 | 13.00-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 03.03.2026 | 15.45-17.10 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 16.50-17.10 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 10.15-12.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 13.30-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 06.03.2026 | 09.00-10.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 06.03.2026 | 16.00-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 09.00-10.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 16.15-17.30 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.131 |
| Tuesday 10.03.2026 | 09.00-10.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 09.00-10.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 11.03.2026 | 14.00-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Thursday 12.03.2026 | 09.00-10.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 13.03.2026 | 09.00-17.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 09.00-11.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 17.03.2026 | 09.00-10.15 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 17.03.2026 | 13.30-14.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 18.03.2026 | 16.30-18.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Thursday 19.03.2026 | 09.00-13.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 20.03.2026 | 10.30-12.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 20.03.2026 | 15.30-17.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 09.00-12.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 24.03.2026 | 09.00-13.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 09.00-13.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 25.03.2026 | 14.00-17.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.101 |
| Thursday 26.03.2026 | 09.00-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Friday 27.03.2026 | 09.00-17.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 09.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Tuesday 31.03.2026 | 09.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Wednesday 01.04.2026 | 09.00-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.197 |
| Modules |
Module: Block Course (Master's degree subject: Biology) Module: Specialization in Molecular Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | written exam, 180 minutes 17.04.2026, 9:00-12:00 h, Biozentrum, U1.131 |
| 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 |