Introduction to Neuroscience
Course Topics
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Introduction to the course and syllabus
- Historical overview of neuroscience
- Introduction to the nervous system
- Neuroanatomy
- Structure and organization of the brain
- Gross anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems
- Overview of major brain regions and their functions
- Neuronal Communication
- Neurons and glial cells
- Electrical and chemical signaling
- Synaptic transmission and plasticity
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Membrane potentials and action potentials
- Ion channels and neurotransmitters
- Neurotransmitter receptors and signaling pathways
- Systems Neuroscience
- Sensory systems and perception
- Motor systems and control of movement
- Sleep and circadian rhythms
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Memory and learning
- Language and communication
- Attention and consciousness
- Research Methods in Neuroscience
- Experimental design and hypothesis testing
- Neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG, etc.)
- Animal models and ethical considerations
- Neuroplasticity and Development
- Neural development and stem cells
- Critical periods and brain plasticity
- Neurological disorders and brain repair
- Neuropharmacology
- Drugs and their effects on the nervous system
- Drug addiction and reward pathways
- Therapeutic approaches in neuroscience
- Neurological Disorders
- Neurological diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc.)
- Mental health disorders and neuroscience
- Neuroethics and implications for society
- Neural Engineering and Technology
- Brain-computer interfaces
- Neuroprosthetics and neurorehabilitation
- Artificial intelligence and brain-inspired computing
- Computational Neuroscience
- Neural coding and information processing
- Neural networks and computational models
- Machine learning and neural networks
- Emerging Topics in Neuroscience
- Current research trends and breakthroughs
- Neurobiology of consciousness
- Neuroethical considerations in neuroscience research
- Understanding the brain-soul relationship
- Introduction to hylomorphism
- Immaterial and material aspects of human cognition and understanding
- Review
- Recap of course topics and key concepts
- Applications to real-world scenarios
- Final exam and course evaluations
Disclaimer
The course syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Any modifications or updates will be communicated in advance.