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23885-01 - Master's project: Molekulare Psychologie - Exploring molecular mechanisms of learning and memory in the roundworm C. elegans (3 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2010 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers |
Petra Maria Hieber (petra.hieber@unibas.ch)
Andreas Papassotiropoulos (andreas.papas@unibas.ch, Assessor) Attila Stetak (a.stetak@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The main focus of our work is to better understand the molecular aspects of learning and memory. Based on association between memory performance and genetic polymorphisms we identified candidate genes in humans. As a next step, we would like to validate and investigate the function of these novel genes in learning using the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans as a model. The simple nervous system of C. elegans allows complex behaviors (e.g. associative learning). This fact, together with the very high similarity between the human and worm genomes makes C. elegans a good model system to investigate molecular mechanisms of learning and memory. We believe that our findings could have a direct impact on the general knowledge of the human learning process. We are looking for a motivated master student who is interested in working in a research lab using typical molecular biological methods. |
| Bibliography | Wird zu Beginn des Semesters bekannt gegeben. |
| Admission requirements | Abgeschlossenes Bachelorstudium |
| Course application | Die Anmeldung zu den Masterprojekten und dem Masterstudium muss schriftlich erfolgen. Das entsprechende Formular kann auf der Institutshomepage heruntergeladen werden. |
| 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 |
Modul Masterprojekt Klinische Psychologie und Neurowissenschaften (Master Psychologie) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |