Summer Session 2005

Representative Course Syllabus

S2450D, Behavioral Neuroscience, 3 pts
MW 5:30-8:40 PM
614 Schermerhorn Hall
May 23-July 1 and Friday, June 3, 2005

Instructor: Resit S. Canbeyli

Contact Information
Email: canbeyli@boun.edu.tr

Course Description

This course investigates the neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and neurochemical bases of behavior. The first part of the course is designed to provide students with a solid background in the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, nervous conduction and psychopharmacology so that they will be able to actively participate in classroom discussions in the second part when major issues in behavioral neuroscience such as learning, memory, emotions, vision, sleep and biological rhythms are investigated. Optional weekly review sessions not only allow students more time to investigate the topics covered each week but also provide them with an opportunity for further elaboration of the issues according to their needs and special interests.

Topics of lecture and/or discussion for each session
Note: Dates below have not yet been corrected for Summer 2005,
but the order of topics and reading assignments will likely be similar.

Week	Day	Date 2003	Topic	Assignment
1	T	5/27	Introduction and Historical Background The Neuron	Ch.1 Ch.2
1	Th.	5/29	The Neuron/The Nervous System The Brain	Ch.3 Ch.3
2	T	6/3	Electrical Activity of the Neuron Nervous Conduction	Ch.2 Ch.2
2	Th.	6/5	Neurotransmitters Neurochemical Basis of Behavior	Ch.4 Ch.4
3	T	6/10	Exam I Methods and Strategies of Research	Ch.5
3	Th	6/12	Sensory Processing The Visual System	Ch.6
4	T	6/17	The Visual System Biological Rhythms	Ch.6 Ch.9
4	Th	6/19	Sleep	Ch.9
5	T	6/24	Exam II Emotions	Ch.11
5	Th	6/26	Emotions Learning	Ch.11 Ch.14/15
6	T	7/1	Learning: Cellular Mechanisms Memory	Ch.14/15 Ch.15
6	Th	7/3	Final Exam

Course Evaluation and Grading

Each exam will count 1/3 of the final grade and will cover the preceding material. There is an optional paper to be submitted on the day of the final exam. The paper will contribute up to 5 points toward the cumulative grade. .

Students are required to attend classes. Active class participation is expected.

Required Readings

Readings are based on the textbook by N.R. Carlson (2001). Physiology of Behavior. Boston, Allyn and Bacon. [A newer edition may be used for Summer 2005]

last updated April 1, 2005