Bi6111 Behavioral methods in physiology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Helena Nejezchlebová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PharmDr. Jana Rudá, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Kateřina Tomanová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: RNDr. Helena Nejezchlebová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( Bi6111c Behavioral methods - practical )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The lecture provides the necessary theoretical background and introduction to practical applications of behavioral monitoring methods for solving physiological problems. We cover methods of behavioral monitoring on a model group of invertebrates for the study of problems of neurobiology and the use of biocides and drugs. Methods for the assessment of mammalian behaviour aimed at the study of stress, anxiety, learning, etc. are also presented. The course trains students' ability to present an assigned research paper as well as an independently designed behavioral research project.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students should be able to: -apply behavioral methods to concrete biological problems; -analyse and evaluate behavioral research works; -present their own potential behavioral project; -evaluate and present their own behavioral data;
Syllabus
  • Introduction of the course programme, requirements, timetable - doc. Jana Rudá doc. Martin Vácha Introduction to the study of behaviour, basic concepts - dr. Helena Nejezchlebová Introduction to behavioural studies, basic concepts - dr. Helena Nejezchlebová Recommended procedures of preclinical experiments - doc. Jana Rudá Behavioral tests in pharmacology I - dr. Kateřina Tomanová Behavioral tests in learning and memory research - doc. Martin Vácha Behavioral tests in research on sensory abilities - doc. Martin Vácha Testing of motor functions - doc. Jana Rudá Testing dependencies on the animal model - doc. Jana Rudá Preparation for mouse testing using Y-maze and locomotion test Analysis of the obtained data Analysis of the acquired data Analysis of the acquired data
Literature
  • ZUPANC, Günther K. H. Behavioral neurobiology : an integrative approach. Edited by Theodore Holmes Bullock. 1st. pub. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004, xviii, 342. ISBN 9780198700562. info
  • CAREW, Thomas J. Behavioral neurobiology : the cellular organization of natural behavior. Sunderland, Massachusetts: Sinauer Associates, 2000, ix, 435. ISBN 0878930841. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation, home preparation, presentation of the assigned article, presentation of own research project.
Assessment methods
The student's presentation and analysis of the assigned article is evaluated (30%). Furthermore, the presentation and discussion of the project the student is applying for (30%). The processing and analysis of the measured data is also evaluated (40%).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Na předmět se vztahuje povinnost registrace, bez registrace může být znemožněn zápis předmětu!
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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