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