The objectives of this class are:
-To bıild a knowledge base in the organization and function of the nervous system
-To develop an understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms in the brain
-To teach different research methods used in neurobiological research to understand the structure and function of diffrent brain regions and systems
The student;
1 Will internalize the intersection points between biological mechanisms and psychological processes
1.1 Will be able to analyze the biological underpinnings of behavior
1.2 Will be able to tell apart neurobiological mechanisms affected by everyday experiences
2 Will know the basic building blocks of the nervous system
2.1 Will acquire basic knowledge about the physiology and anatomy of nerve cells
2.2 Will understand the elementary aspects of neural communication
2.3 Will define basic "centers" in the nervous system
3 Will know the basic mechanisms of sensation
3.1 Will define the neural underpinnings of vision, hearing, olfaction, taste, and tactile sensation
3.2 Will be able to analyze the relationship between different sensory modalities
4 Will develop familiarity with motor mechanisms
4.1 Will be able to define how certain muscle groups are controlled by the brain
4.2 Will be able to analyze the relationship between sensation and motor actions
5 Will familiarize with the biological mechanisms of motivation
5.1 Will be able to define the current body of knowledge regarding the biological mechanisms of thirst, hunger, sleep, and sexuality.
6 Will recognize the neurobiological mechanisms of complex functions
6.1 Will be able to follow current knowledge on the neurobiological mechanisms of language and learning
6.2 Will be able to form links between neurobiology and psychopathology
if relevant for the course
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 50 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 4 |