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Week |
Date |
Topic |
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1 |
1/22 |
Introduction to the Course: History of Neuroscience |
|
|
1/24 |
Localization of Function |
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2 |
1/29 |
Mind-Brain |
|
|
1/31 |
Evolutionary Psychology |
|
3 |
2/5 |
Brain evolution/ Neuroanatomy |
|
|
2/7 |
Neuroanatomy: Peripheral Nervous System |
|
4 |
2/12 |
Neuroanatomy: Central Nervous System |
|
|
2/14 |
Microstructure of the Nervous System/Neurophysiology |
|
5 |
2/19 |
Resting potential |
|
|
2/21 |
Action potential |
|
6 |
2/26 |
Synaptic transmission |
|
|
2/28 |
Psychopharmacology |
|
7 |
3/4 |
Catch up/review; EXAM 1 distributed, due Friday March 7th, 5PM |
|
|
3/6 |
Addiction |
|
8 |
3/18 |
Development: Overview; Neurulation to neurogenesis |
|
|
3/20 |
Development: Migration to synaptogenesis |
|
9 |
3/25 |
Development: Apoptosis to synaptic plasticity |
|
|
3/27 |
Development: aging |
|
10 |
4/1 |
Neuroendocrinology |
|
|
4/3 |
Feeding Behavior |
|
11 |
4/8 |
Feeding Behavior, cont'd |
|
|
4/10 |
Maternal Behavior |
|
12 |
4/15 |
Love, Empathy, Altruism |
|
|
4/17 |
Stress |
|
13 |
4/22 |
Catch-up |
|
|
4/24 |
PRESENTATIONS |
|
14 |
4/29 |
PRESENTATIONS |
|
|
5/1 |
Review for Final |
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FINAL EXAM, SELF-SCHEDULED DURING EXAM WEEK |
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