The Behavioural Neuroscience course provides advanced training and education in issues related to human behaviour and its relationship to the brain. The relationship between structure and function at various levels of neural integration is covered in this course. Topics include the structure and function of the nervous system, physiological approaches to understanding behaviour, hormones and behaviour, biological bases of sensation and perception and learning and memory, The Behavioural Neuroscience course is meant to provide you with a solid foundation in psychology's biological and psychological foundations and the practical skills of a professional neuroscientist, such as data analysis and interpretation, lab research, and critical research thinking.
Course Objectives
● To introduce participants to the field of behavioural neuroscience which has contributed to the understanding of biological mechanisms of human psychological processes
● To help participants develop basic knowledge of structure and function of the human nervous system and and the development of the nervous system
● To help participants develop basic understanding the influence of drugs on human behaviour
● To help participants develop a basic understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of creation and regulation of internal drives and biological rhythms.
● To help participants understand the physiological mechanisms of learning and memory and emotional behaviours.
Course outcomes
● Identify and describe the basic functions of gross anatomical structures of the human brain.
● Recognize the influence of diverse genetic and pharmacological factors on brain function and behaviour.
● Evaluate different strategies for studying the brain-behaviour connection critically
● Recognize the human sensory and motor systems' key neurobiological characteristics.
● Develop an understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms governing basic psychological processes and experiences
- Teacher: Joyson Joy P