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Neurobiology

Organising working groups:

Prof. Dr. Inga Neumann

Prof. Dr. Oliver Bosch

Prof. Dr. Veronica Egger

Prof. Dr. Simon Chang

Prof. Dr. Björn Brembs

Theory Module - Neurobiology

BIO-M-TM-N

Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Inga Neumann, Prof. Dr. Veronica Egger (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)

Module contents

Interdisciplinary and highly specialized lectures The main topics of the lectures are 

  • Molecular / cellular neurobiology, neurogenetics

  • Neurobiochemistry of neuroactive substances

  • Neuroplasticity

  • Sensory and motor systems

In the related seminar, a recent research-based topic in the field of neurobiology will be presented and discussed

No.Module componentCP

registration /

proof of academic achievement

1.

two lecture series:

“Molecular, cellular and systemic neurosciences MCSN” (neuronal signalling, neuronal plasticity, sensory and motor systems)

MCSN I, WS, Mo 8.30h – 10h (54750, link SPUR (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster))

MCSN II, WS, Do 8.30h – 10h (54751, link SPUR (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster))

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Students starting before the winter semester 26/27: Registration is not required for the lectures. There is no exam to sit. However, the content of the lectures may form part of the oral exam.

 

Students starting in the winter semester 26/27 or later: Portfolio (collection of exercises and reflective tasks completed alongside the lectures). Please ask the module coordinator about the requirements. Once it has been finalised, the portfolio must be registered in FlexNow.

The portfolio is not graded.

2.seminar “Methods in Neurobiology” (54761, link SPUR (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster))2

seminar presentation, regular participation

 

You must register for the seminars. Information on how to register see in SPUR.

Once you have attended a seminar, it must be registered in FlexNow.

The seminar is not graded.

3.30 min oral examination covering the entire module (graded)4

The oral examination is held by a pair of two Professors. Possible examiners are Prof. Bosch, Prof. Brembs, Prof. Egger and Prof. Wetzel.

Examination dates are offered several times per year.

For the examination you have to register with Prof. Egger (Veronica.Egger@ur.de).

After Prof. Egger has arranged a date, you will be informed per E-Mail.

Please register for the examination in  FlexNow as well.

The oral examination is graded (= module grade).

Note! If you are unsure which lectures and seminars to choose, please contact the module coordinator for advice. Your choice may depend on which examiner you select for the module examination.

Module download:

For students starting before the winter semester 26/27: BIO-M-TM-N (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

For students starting in the winter semester 26/27 or later: BIO-M-TM-N (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

Choose one Practical Module:

Practical Module - Molecular Neurobiology of Behaviour

BIO-M-PM-MNB

Module coordinators: Prof. Dr. Inga Neumann, Prof. Dr. Oliver Bosch

Recommended knowledge: Lab animal training FELASA B

Module contents

  • Neurobiology of social behaviour and its disorders

  • Neurobiology of emotions and their dysfunctions

  • Performance of various behavioural tests

  • Molecular basis of brain neuropeptide systems

  • Signalling cascades of G-protein-coupled receptors

  • Statistical analysis of the data

  • Presentation and discussion of own experimentally obtained data

  • A list of current research topics can be found on the homepage of the group
Module componentCPproof of academic achievement

Laboratory course (6 weeks): Molecular Neurobiology of Behaviour (54616; link SPUR (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster))

 

Contact the module coordinator to find a supervisor for the laboratory course. 

The date of the laboratory course will then be arranged with the supervisor.

12Portfolio (graded)*

*The portfolio examination contains following:

  • Internship report of 4.000–10.000 words, including a bibliography, 
  • scientific presentation (15-30 min), 
  • practical scientific work, 
  • data, protocols, and records -including electronic data- from scientific work, prepared in accordance with the principles of good scientific practice. 

The grade of the portfolio is based on the evaluation of the report, the presentation, and the practical work in the lab. The supervisor of the laboratory course can use a template for the evaluation - Evaluation of a practical module - PDF (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
The completed evaluation should then be given to the student as feedback.

Module download:

For students starting before the winter semester 26/27: BIO-M-PM-MNB (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

For students starting in the winter semester 26/27 or later: BIO-M-PM-MNB (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

Practical Module - Neurophysiology

BIO-M-PM-NP

Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Veronica Egger

Module contents

Investigation of sensory processing at the cellular and subcellular level, in particular in the first relay station of the mammalian olfactory system, the olfactory bulb. To observe cellular networks and single synapses at work, we use electrophysiological techniques in combination with high-resolution neurophotonics (two-photon Ca2+ imaging, two-photon uncaging).

 

Our main current projects involve:

  • Function of reciprocal synapses

  • Oscillatory network activity in the olfactory bulb

  • Characterization of subclasses of juxtaglomerular neurons, both dopaminergic and vasopressinergic

Module componentCPproof of academic achievement

Laboratory course (6 weeks): Neurophysiology (54618; link SPUR) (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)

 

Contact the module coordinator to find a supervisor for the laboratory course. 

The date of the laboratory course will then be arranged with the supervisor.

12Portfolio (graded)*

*The portfolio examination contains following:

  • Internship report of 4.000–10.000 words, including a bibliography, 
  • scientific presentation (15-30 min), 
  • practical scientific work, 
  • data, protocols, and records -including electronic data- from scientific work, prepared in accordance with the principles of good scientific practice. 

The grade of the portfolio is based on the evaluation of the report, the presentation, and the practical work in the lab. The supervisor of the laboratory course can use a template for the evaluation - Evaluation of a practical module - PDF (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
The completed evaluation should then be given to the student as feedback.

Module download:

For students starting before the winter semester 26/27: BIO-M-PM-NP (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

For students starting in the winter semester 26/27 or later: BIO-M-PM-NP (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

Practical Module - Drosophila Neurogenetics

BIO-M-PM-DN

Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Björn Brembs (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)

Module contents

  • Drosophila Neuroanatomy

  • Drosophila development

  • Neurobiology of Drosophila behaviour:

    • Courtship

    • Locomotion

    • Orienting

    • Choice/decision-making

    • Flight

  • Presentation and discussion of experimental data

Module componentCPproof of academic achievement

Laboratory course (6 weeks): Drosophila Neurogenetics (54581; link SPUR) (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)

 

Contact the module coordinator to find a supervisor for the laboratory course. 

The date of the laboratory course will then be arranged with the supervisor.

12Portfolio (graded)*

*The portfolio examination contains following:

  • Internship report of 4.000–10.000 words, including a bibliography, 
  • scientific presentation (15-30 min), 
  • practical scientific work, 
  • data, protocols, and records -including electronic data- from scientific work, prepared in accordance with the principles of good scientific practice. 

The grade of the portfolio is based on the evaluation of the report, the presentation, and the practical work in the lab. The supervisor of the laboratory course can use a template for the evaluation - Evaluation of a practical module - PDF (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
The completed evaluation should then be given to the student as feedback.

Module download:

For students starting before the winter semester 26/27: BIO-M-PM-DN (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

For students starting in the winter semester 26/27 or later: BIO-M-PM-DN (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

Practical Module - System neurosciences in stress neurobiology

BIO-M-PM-SN

Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Simon Chang (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)

Recommended knowledge: Lab animal training FELASA B, basic neuroscience and techniques, advanced knowledge and computational skills are preferable

Note! This module is new for students starting in the winter semester 26/27 or later. Students who began their studies before the winter semester 26/27 may also choose this module. In this case, it may be recognised as the Practical Modul “Molecular Neurobiology of Behaviour”.

Module contents

  • Neurobiology of stress and maladaptive responses

  • Stress modelling (animal and computational)

  • Neurocircuit mechanisms underlying emotion and motivation

  • Analysis of behavioural paradigms in rodents (with AI- assisted models and custom pipelines)

  • Molecular and cellular mechanisms of stress related disorders

  • Imaging, imaging analysis and software development

  • Statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental data

  • Presentation and discussion of own experimentally obtained results

  • A list of current research topics can be found on the homepage of the group
Module componentCPproof of academic achievement

Laboratory course (6 weeks): System neurosciences in stress neurobiology (Cellular neurobiology 54623; link SPUR) (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)

 

Contact the module coordinator to find a supervisor for the laboratory course. 

The date of the laboratory course will then be arranged with the supervisor.

12Portfolio (graded)*

*The portfolio examination contains following:

  • Internship report of 4.000–10.000 words, including a bibliography, 
  • scientific presentation (15-30 min), 
  • practical scientific work, 
  • data, protocols, and records -including electronic data- from scientific work, prepared in accordance with the principles of good scientific practice. 

The grade of the portfolio is based on the evaluation of the report, the presentation, and the practical work in the lab. The supervisor of the laboratory course can use a template for the evaluation - Evaluation of a practical module - PDF (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster).
The completed evaluation should then be given to the student as feedback.

Module download:

For students starting in the winter semester 26/27 or later: BIO-M-PM-SN (pdf) (öffnet neues Fenster). (nicht barrierefrei)

The laboratory course "Cognitive and Translational Neurobiology (54617, link SPUR (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster)) from Prof. Dr. Christian Wetzel (externer Link, öffnet neues Fenster) can also be selected within this focus subject and may be recognised as the practical modul “Molecular Neurobiology of Behaviour”.

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