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2011 Fall BiS451
Cognitive Neuroscience
Prof. Yong Jeong (yong@kaist.ac.kr, T: 4324)
Time Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-10:15 AM
Synopsis This course will provide students with a general introduction to underlying biological principles and mechanisms which give rise to complex human cognitive function and behavior. Topics to be covered include the anatomical structure and physiological properties of nerve cells and how they communicate, anatomical and functional structure of human brain, processing in sensory, motor and high cognitive functions. This will also include functional brain image methods, neuropsychological measurement to assess cognitive function and introduction of psychiatric and neurological disease. Students will have chance to present and discuss on classical or updated articles and their own projects.
Credit 3 units (3:0:3)
Prerequisite Recommended prerequisite courses include BS120, BiS 221, BiS 225, or equivalent.
Grading
Exam 50%, Term Project and Presentation 30%, Homework and Quiz 10%, Attendance and Participation 10%
Textbook
Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of the Mind (3rd edition) by Michael S. Gazzaniga, W.W. Norton & Co. ISBN 978-0-393-11136-1
Lecture Schedule
Week |
Topic |
1 |
A Brief History of Cognitive Neuroscience, The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cognition |
2 |
Gross and Functional Anatomy of Cognition |
3 |
The Methods of Cognitive Neuroscience |
4 |
Perception and Encoding, Higher Perceptual Functions |
5 |
Selective Attention and Orienting |
6 |
Learning and Memory |
7 |
Language and Brain |
8 |
Cerebral Lateralization and Specialization |
9 |
The Control of Action |
10 |
Executive Function and Frontal Lobes |
11 |
Emotion |
12 |
Examination |
13 |
Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders showing Cognitive Dysfunction
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14 |
Term Project Presentation |
15 |
Term Project Presentation |
16 |
Term Project Presentation |
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