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Neuroethology
(dt. Neuroethologie)

Level, degree of commitment Profile module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Seminar (2 SWS) and recitation class (2 SWS). Dabei gibt es f,
180 hours (seminar: 20 h recitation class/en: 20 h private study inkl. Vorbereitung and Ablegen der Prüfungen: 140 h)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Compulsory attendance in the seminar
Examination type: Presentation
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Biologie.
Duration,
frequency		 Ein bis zwei Semester (je nach gewählter Veranstaltungskombination),
each semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Homberg (V), N.N., Schachtner

Contents

In the seminar

Presentations with discussion of current neuroethological research projects on the topics of prey recognition, mate recognition, locomotion, learning and memory, spatial orientation.

In the exercise

Topics depending on the choice of course


Qualification Goals

Sensory and neuronal mechanisms underlying specific behavioral performances will be elaborated and understood. Neuronal mechanisms of locomotion, prey localization and food acquisition, orientation and navigation as well as learning performances will be worked out as examples. Students will learn how to lead and stimulate discussion of literature in English and how to critically evaluate research results in topics that build on each other through active participation in discussions.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Biologie.

When studying M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Biology.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



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