The Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology teaches courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Courses in zoology comprise the comparative structure, function, development, and evolution of vertebrates. Topics in neurobiology include the anatomy, structure, and function of the brains of animals and their relation to behavior. Courses are held in German. A detailed description can be found in German. The Ruhr University Bochum is open to students from any country. If you are a foreign student interested in courses at the Ruhr University, have a look at the 'foreign students info' at the 'Akademisches Auslandsamt' of the university.