The module ‘Neurogenetics’ provides students insights into the basics of molecular genetics and molecular principles underlying human genetic diseases and pathologies of the brain. They will acquire basic knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of classical and novel technologies for disease gene identification and detection of epigenetic modifications. In addition, they will learn about genetic therapeutical approaches to treat or prevent human diseases and methods to generate animal models, which are powerful tools to unravel the etiology of the disorders. By the end of the module students are able to describe genetic processes causing pathological changes in the brain. They have learned to explain and apply methods and approaches used in neurogenetic research and are able to analyse, interpret and present research results. Moreover, through the accompanying seminars, they will have learned to search, comprehend and critically discuss scientific publications related to the topic of the module.