376-1305-00L  Development of the Nervous System

SemesterAutumn Semester 2014
LecturersE. Stoeckli, A. Hajnal, M. Hengartner, O. L. D. Raineteau, L. Sommer, D. R. Zimmermann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThe course covers the development of the nervous system (NS) with a focus on neurogenesis and migration, axon growth, synapse formation, mol. & cell. mechanisms, and diseases of the developing NS.
ObjectiveThe aim is to give a deepened insight on the normal development, of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches.
ContentThe main focus is on the development of the NS: Early development of the NS, cellular processes, nerve fiber growth, building of synapses and neuronal networks.
Lecture notesMust be downloaded from OLAT: Link
as BIO344
LiteratureThe lecture requires reading of book chapters, handouts and original scientific papers. Further information will be given in the individual lectures and are mentioned on OLAT.
Prerequisites / NoticeAuxiliary tools:
None. Bring something to write and your student ID