MBM 5524 - Contemporary Neuroscience-Psychology and the Brain

This course investigates the brain and nervous system with special emphasis on clinical examples and mind body interactions. Beginning with the basic function of nerve cells (neurophysiology), students will be introduced to the process of cellular communication (the synapse and clinical neurochemistry) the structure of the nervous system (neuroanatomy), and the most current neuroimaging techniques. Throughout the semester, students will also explore neuroscience of the senses, emotion, arousal, and stress. Furthermore, there will be opportunities to investigate contemporary neuroscience of eating/eating disorders, sleep/sleep disorders, hormones and sex, language, and memory. Class discussions involve the neuroscience of major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. The course concludes with a discussion of contemporary neuroscience of consciousness.

Prerequisite(s): None 3 credit(s)
Offered: FA Terms A/B. Course Length: 15 Weeks. No RC.

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