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During the the Ph.D. program, which normally covers six
semesters, students must complete 300 hours of coursework, half of
which are requirements and half electives. The purpose of the obligatory coursework is to
familiarize participants with important aspects of the various field
of work included in the Center for Systems Neurosciences and to
develop a common knowledge base. ZSN Seminar A series of lectures at the ZSN open to the public in
which invited
speakers and members of the CSN present their
neuroscientific
research Ph.D. Student
Meetings A forum for the exchange of information about students'
work and
for the organization of group projects. Lecture Series
and Tutorials Introduction to the Development of the Nervous System Introduction to Neuroanatomy Introduction to Neurophysiology and Cellular Physiology
Introduction to Neuropathology Introduction to Clinical Neurology Introduction to Psychiatry Introduction to Neuropharmacology Introduction to Learning and Memory Introduction to Acoustics and Sensory Perception Introduction to Emotions and Behavior During the first two semesters the professors give
introductory lectures on the various fields covered at the CSN.
Students are assigned two topics selected by the teachers for
further study to be reported on during the lecture series (in the
third and fourth semesters). Seminars Intensive Course in Biometry and Statistics Laboratory Classes Cellular Biology (1st Semester) Molecular Techniques (2nd Semester) The Senses, Emotions, Motor Functions (3rd or 4th Semester) At the beginning of the laboratory coursework all
students and teachers participate in a half-day seminar, during
which the teachers provide an overview of the theoretical background
of and techniques necessary for the experimental work to be done.
The practical laboratory work is then conducted in small groups of
between three and five persons in the laboratories of the various
departments of the University. After completion of the laboratory
work, the results are presented and discussed in a final plenary
session. Electives
(approx. 150 hours) Within the elective program students can develop their
own special interests and deepen their specialized knowledge. An
updated course catalog is published every semester with classes
covering the following areas:
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