Neuroscience and Behavior

Calendar

LEC #	TOPICS	KEY DATES
1	Introduction to Brain-behavior Studies
2	History and Goals, II
3	History and Goals, III
4	History and Goals, IV
5	Cellular Mechanisms
6	Neuronal Conduction and Transmission
7	Synapses Neuroanatomical Techniques
8	Introduction to CNS and its Evolution	Writing assignment 1 due
9	Evolution (cont.) Reflex and Cerebellar Channels
10	Brain Subdivisions Channels of Conduction
11	Transection Effects Neocortex
12	Spinal Cord Autonomic NS
13	Hindbrain and Midbrain
14	Midbrain and Forebrain
15	Development of CNS, Introduction
16	Cell migration Axon Growth Stages
17	Influences on Axon Growth
18	Axonal Sprouting and Regeneration
19	Motor System, 1	Writing assignment 2: Thesis statement and annotated bibliography of sources due
20	Motor System, 2
21	Motor System, 3
	Midterm Exam
22	Motor 4: Rythmic Outputs
23	Rhythms of Activity Sleep and Waking	Writing assignment 2: Version 1 due
24	Sleep and Waking (cont.)
25	Habituation, Novelty Responses
26	Visual System 1: Anatomy, Ablations
27	Visual System 2: Physiology (Orig: Ablation Effects)
28	Visual System 3: Ablation Studies
29	Visual System 4: Ablations (cont.) (Orig: Electrophysiology)
30	Visual System Conclusion
31	Auditory System
32	Pain and Central Gray Area
33	Hypothalamus and Feeding
34	Drive, Reward Agonistic Behavior
35	Higher Functions Human Nature	Writing assignment 2: Final version due
36	Human Nature and Neuroscience
37	Conclusion Review