| Dr. Christoph Wiedenmayer Office Hrs: Tu &Th after class and by email appt. 356 Schermerhorn (212) 543-5973 (Lab) cpw14@columbia.edu | David Hardisty | Chris Crew | Matthew Davidson | To be announced |
Additional readings:
During the semester, scientific articles will be attached to the CourseWork website. These readings will be announced in class.
| Date | Topic | Readings |
| Jan. 20 Jan. 22 | Introduction Neuroanatomy |
Ch 2 (27-44, 52-58) |
| Jan. 27 Jan. 29 Feb. 3 | Neurophysiology: Neuronal Signaling I Neurophysiology: Neuronal Signaling II Neurophysiology: Synaptic Transmission | Ch 3 (61-65) Ch 3 (65-72) Ch 3 (72-83), Ch 4 (91-98) |
| Feb. 5 Feb. 10 | Methods Evolution of the Human Brain | Ch 2 (45-49), Ch 3 (87-88) Ch 6 |
| Feb. 12 Feb. 17 Feb. 19 | Genes & Behavior Perception: Touch, Pain Exam # 1 | Appendix (A1-A3) Ch 8 |
| Feb. 24 Feb. 26 | Perception: Audition Perception: Chemical senses, vision I | Ch 9 (249-267) Ch 9 (273-278), Ch 10 |
| Mar. 3 Mar. 5 | Perception: Vision II Higher Perceptual Functions | Ch 10 Ch 19 (603-606) |
| Mar. 10 Mar. 12 | Motor Control Human Behavior: Aggression | Ch 11 Ch 15 (467-479) |
Mar. 17 Mar. 19 |
Spring Break
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| Mar. 24 Mar. 26 | Human Behavior: Affiliation Learning & Memory: Types of Memory |
Ch 12 (355-365) Ch 17 Guest Lecture |
| Mar. 31 Apr. 2 | Learning & Memory: Neural Basis Exam # 2 | Ch 18 (553-556, 560-569)
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| Apr. 7 Apr. 9 | Language Emotions | Ch 19 (583-597) Ch 15 (459-476) |
| Apr. 14 Apr. 16 | Stress Drugs and Reward | Ch 15 (472-474) Ch 4 (98-114) |
| Apr. 21 Apr. 23 | Abnormal Mind Abnormal Mind: Disorders of Mood | Ch 16 Ch 16 Guest Lecture |
| Apr. 28 Apr. 30 | Development of the Brain Plasticity of the Adult Brain | Ch 7 (183-210) Ch 18 (556-560, 577-580), Ch 19 (608-613), Afterword |
| May (tba) | Final Exam |
There will be 3 exams made up of multiple choice, fill-in and short essay questions. No one will be excused from an exam without a written medical excuse. There will be no make-up exam for the Final exam.
| Date | Topics Covered | % of Grade |
| Exam 1: 02/19/09 | Unit I | 25% |
| Exam 2: 04/02/09 | Unit II | 25% |
| Final: (tba) | Cumulative w/ emphasis on Unit III | 50% |
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