Special Study Program Neuroscience and Behaviour
Overview
This program aims at providing basic insights into two highly topical and closely related research areas within the field of biology:
With respect to Neuroscience, the function of neural systems, from their development to biomedical aspects, will be studied. Here, a particular focus will be on theory and application of recent developments, which make it possible to selectively influence individual neurons in the living organism (e.g. by opto- or thermogenetics) and to decipher the structure and function of neural networks controlling behaviour.
With respect to Behaviour, novel, automated tracking and analyses systems (e.g. touchscreen technology) will be used to study interactions between the environment, hormones, and behaviour. A particular focus will be on concepts, outlining how genetic predispositions and experiences shape the thinking, feeling, and behaviour of individual animals.
The program offers numerous points of contact within biology and is closely linked with medicine, psychology and philosophy.
SSP Structure
The SSP Neuroscience and Behaviour follows the structure of the MSc Biosciences program, which consist of six 4-weeks Advanced Modules (including the Module 'Integrative Biologie', two additional 8-weeks Research Modules (RM) during the first year, a Project Management Module plus a final Master Thesis accompanied by supporting satellite modules during the second year.
Requirements to obtain the SSP Neuroscience and Behaviour certificate:
To obtain the certificate it will be necessary to complete a total of 20CPs in advanced modules and/or research modules with the "Neuroscience and Behaviour" label.
Hence, students must select advanced modules and research modules by following one of the two options below:
OPTION 1: Choose 2 Advanced Modules (5 + 5 CPs) and 1 Research Module (10 CPs) with the "Neuroscience and Behaviour" label.
or,
OPTION 2: Choose 2 Research Modules (10 + 10 CPs) with the "Neuroscience and Behaviour" label.
The modules of the SSP are assigned to either the Neurosciende or Behavior focus (or both areas; the assignment can be found in the field "Schwerpunkt/Focus"in the module description in the Online Module Handbook.). You must complete at least one module from each of the two areas to be credited with successful participation in the SSP program.
In addition, the student will have to perform his/her Master Thesis in (or associated with) one of the Neuroscience and Behaviour research groups.
Contact
Stanewsky, Ralf, Prof. Dr. rer. nat.
(Focus Neuroscience)Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Institut für Neuro- und Verhaltensbiologie
Badestr. 9
48149 MünsterTel: +49 251 83-21029
Fax: +49 251 83-24686
E-Mail: stanewsk@uni-muenster.de
Richter, Sophie Helene, Prof. Dr. rer. nat.
(Focus Behaviour)Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
Institut für Neuro- und Verhaltensbiologie (INVB)
Badestraße 13
48149 MünsterTel: +49 251 83-21014
Fax: +49 251 83-23896
E-Mail: richterh@uni-muenster.de