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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. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Biology.
Recommended Reading
(not specified)
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