Module LS4101 G

Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each summer semester

Credit points

2,67

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

• Master Molecular Life Science 2023, module part, neuroscience
• Master Nutritional Medicine 2023, Module part of a compulsory module, advanced curriculum
• Master MLS 2018, Module part of a compulsory module, cell biology
• Master Nutritional Medicine 2019, Module part of a compulsory module, advanced curriculum
• Master MLS 2016, module part, neuroscience

Classes and lectures:

• LS4107-V: Neuroendocrinology (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

• 30 hours in-classroom work
• 50 hours private studies

Contents of teaching:

• introduction into neuroendocrinology
• hypothalamo-pituitary-system
• adrenal glands/glucocorticoids
• animal experimental methodology
• thyroid hormones – centralnervous aspects
• corticotropin releasing factor and other neuropeptides in the CNS
• adipokines – interactions of peripheral signals with the CNS
• endocrine rhythms
• energy homeostasis

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

• students will acquire basic knowledge of neuroendocrinology
• they understand the interaction of selected central nervous and peripheral (neuro)endocrine systems (energy homeostasis, adrenals/glucocorticoids) and can transfer this knowledge to practical applications
• they recall and understand experimental methods and are able to apply them in experiments
• they can analyse and interpret research results and publications

Grading through:

• written exam

Responsible for this module:

• Siehe Hauptmodul

Teacher:

• Institute for Experimental Endocrinology
• Institute of Neurobiology
• Institute for Biology
• Dr. rer. nat. Carla Schulz
• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Henrik Oster
• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jens Mittag

Literature:

• David O. Norris and James A. Carr. : Vertebrate Endocrinology Academic Press; 5 edition
• : additional literature will be supplied in the course of the seminar

Language:

• German, except in case of only English-speaking participants

Notes:

Last Updated:

01.03.2024