Behavioral & Integrative
Neural Science
Spring 2002, V80.0202


Lecture Syllabus
Date Lecturer Topic Readings Additional Resources
Jan 23 Suzuki Fundamentals of Brain Organization I:
Development, Gross Brain Anatomy,
Central & Peripheral Nervous System
Goldberg: Ch 1,2 & 4
Purves: Ch 1
 
Jan 28 Suzuki Fundamentals of Brain Organization II:
Blood Supply, CSF, Cranial Nerves
Goldberg: Ch 1,2 & 4
Purves: Ch 1
 
    Sensory Systems    
Jan 30 Semple Sensory Systems I: Somatosensation Purves: Ch 9  
Feb 4 Semple Sensory Systems II: Pain Purves: Ch 10  
Feb 6 Semple Sensory Systems III: The Eye Purves: Ch 11  
Feb 11 Semple Sensory Systems IV: Central Nervous System Purves: Ch 12  
Feb 13 Semple Sensory Systems V: Higher Visual Processing Handout  
Feb 18   Presidents' Day    
Feb 20 Semple Sensory Systems VI: The Ear Purves: Ch 13, pp. 275-288  
Feb 25   Midterm Exam # 1    
Feb 27 Semple Sensory Systems VII: Central Auditory System Purves: Ch 13, pp. 288-296  
Mar 4 Semple Sensory Systems VIII: Higher Auditory Processing Handout  
    Motor Systems    
Mar 6 Semple Motor Systems I: Spinal Cord Circuitry Purves: Ch 16  

Spring Break March 11-16

Mar 18 Semple Motor Systems II: Descending Control Purves: Ch 17  
Mar 20 Semple Motor Systems III: Basal Ganglia & Cerebellum Purves: Ch 18 & 19  
Mar 25 Lau Motor Systems IV: Eye Movements Purves: Ch 20  
    Learning, Memory & Emotion    
Mar 27 Suzuki Overview of Memory Systems in the Brain Purves: Ch 31  
Apr 1 Suzuki Animal Models of Human Amnesia Purves: Ch 31  
Apr 3 Suzuki Neurophysiological Correlates of Memory Purves: Ch 31  
Apr8 Suzuki Learning & Memory: Rat models Purves: Ch 31  
Apr 10   Midterm Exam # 2    
Apr 15 Suzuki The Amydala & Emotion I Purves: Ch 29  
Apr 17 TBA The Amygdala & Emotion II Purves: Ch 29  
Apr 22 Stanley fMRI Studies of Learning, Memory and Emotion Handout  
Apr 24 Suzuki Cellular Mechanisms of Learning:
LTP & the Hippocampus
Purves: Ch 25  
Apr 29 Suzuki Elemental Forms of Learning: Aplysia Purves: Ch 25  
    Cognitive Neuroscience    
May 1 Suzuki Neurobiology of Language Purves: Ch 27  
May 6 Suzuki Neurobiology of Love Purves: Ch 30  
May 13   FINAL EXAM: 10AM-11:50AM Go here for the location.