David Paul Wolfer: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021

Name Prof. Dr. David Paul Wolfer
FieldAnatomie
Address
Professur für Anatomie
ETH Zürich, Y42 J 06
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 635 53 12
E-maildavidpaul.wolfer@hest.ethz.ch
DepartmentHealth Sciences and Technology
RelationshipAssociate Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
376-0007-00LNeuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Only for Health Sciences and Technology BSc.
Offered in the spring semester from HS21/FS22 onwards.
2 credits2VN. Wenderoth, D. P. Wolfer
AbstractAdvanced knowledge in anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
Learning objectiveAdvanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and of molecular and pathophysiological aspects.
Content- Anatomy of the central nervous system
- Function of the autonomic and the voluntary nervous system
- Sensomotoric integration
- Sensory physiology
376-0151-00LAnatomy and Physiology I5 credits4VD. P. Wolfer, K. De Bock, R. Fiore, S. Meissner, L. Slomianka, C. Spengler, M. Willecke
AbstractBasic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of tissues, of the embryonal and postnatal development, the sensory organs, the neuro-muscular system, the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system.
Learning objectiveBasic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and basics of clinical pathophysiology.
ContentThe lecture series provides a short overview of human anatomy and physiology

Anatomy and Physiology I (fall term):
Basics of cytology, histology, embryology; nervous system, sensory organs, muscles, cardiovascular system, respiratory system

Anatomy and Physiology II (spring term):
digestive tract, endocrine organs, metabolism and thermoregulation, skin, blood and immune system, urinary system, circadian rhythm, reproductive organs, pregnancy and birth.
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirements: 1st year, scientific part.
Part of the course is read and checked in English.
376-0172-AALAnatomy I+II
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement.

Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
5 credits11RD. P. Wolfer
AbstractIntroduction into the histology and anatomy of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive systems, as well as the nervous system and sensory organs.
Learning objectiveStudents acquire basic knowledge of the micro- and macro structure of the organ systems in the human body. They understand basic concepts of the relationship between structure and function, and - based on examples - of the relationship between structural changes and disease.
377-0107-00LNervous System Restricted registration - show details
Only for Human Medicine BSc
5 credits5VD. P. Wolfer, I. Amrein, J. Bohacek, D. Burdakov, G. Schratt, L. Slomianka, O. Ullrich, N. Wenderoth, further lecturers
AbstractStructure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system including its major disorders.
Learning objectiveUpon successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. distinguish important cell types of the nervous system (neurons, glial cells) on the basis of their structure and function;
2. correctly describe neurophysiological basics of stimulus conduction and processing in the peripheral and central nervous system;
3. correctly name the organ structures and circuits involved in the development of the peripheral and central nervous system;
4. associate the different brain areas with corresponding functions in homeostasis, sensory, motor and cognitive functions;
5. identify clinical pictures associated with the loss of function of certain structures of the central and peripheral nervous system and to understand the mode of action of current therapeutic approaches.
ContentIn this module, students get an overview of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the peripheral and central nervous system as well as selected neurological diseases (pathophysiology).
The module is subdivided into a total of six subject areas:
1. basics of neurophysiology, stimulus conduction and processing using the example of the motor end plate, peripheral nervous system, associated clinical pictures (myasthenia gravis)
2. structure, circuits and pathways in the spinal cord, spinal nerves, motor stimulus conduction in the spinal cord, spinal cord lesions and pain
3. anatomy and function of the brain stem and cranial nerves and their significance for motor and sensory functions, lesions (brain stem syndromes)
4. anatomy and function of basal ganglia, thalamus and hypothalamus, control of the autonomic nervous system (homeostasis, food and water intake), basal ganglia defects using Parkinson's disease as an example
5. anatomy and function of the cerebellum and vestibular system, fine control of motor functions, associative learning, cerebellar symptoms (ataxias), organ of equilibrium
6. anatomy and function of the cerebrum, sensory and motor processing, cognition, learning and memory, neurodegenerative (Alzheimer) and neuropsychiatric (schizophrenia) disorders