376-1305-00L Development of the Nervous System
Semester | Autumn Semester 2014 |
Lecturers | E. Stoeckli, A. Hajnal, M. Hengartner, O. L. D. Raineteau, L. Sommer, D. R. Zimmermann |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | The 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. |
Objective | The aim is to give a deepened insight on the normal development, of the nervous system based on molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches. |
Content | The 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 notes | Must be downloaded from OLAT: Link as BIO344 |
Literature | The 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 / Notice | Auxiliary tools: None. Bring something to write and your student ID |