| 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 |