Neuroethology: multiphoton imaging of activity and connectomic mapping of synaptic connectivity
University of Bonn
Clinical Neurotechnology
Learning outcomes
Students will learn principles of optical and electron microscopy for imaging the brain at cellular resolution to understand the neuronal basis of behavior. The module will cover the quantification of behaviour in freely moving animals. Students will learn multi-photon (two- and three-photon microscopy) based imaging of neuronal populations in the brains of behaving rodents and fish as well as the use of serial electron microscopy to reconstruct synaptic connectivity. In addition, the module will introduce methods and tools for analysing large-scale imaging data.
Prerequisites for participation
None
Necessary language skill
English
Semester(s) in which the module takes place
Winter Semester
Course type
Lecture + Practical + Seminar
Course level
Masters
Course start date
24 Feb 2025
Course end date
28 Mar 2025
Involvement period
4 weeks
Teaching mode
Local
Local attendance
Required
Workload in ECTS
7.5
Person in charge of module
Prof. Dr. Jason Kerr and Dr. Kevin Briggman
Local module ID
WPM 23