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LEC #TOPICSKEY DATES
1Introduction to Brain-behavior Studies
2History and Goals, II
3History and Goals, III
4History and Goals, IV
5Cellular Mechanisms
6Neuronal Conduction and Transmission
7Synapses

Neuroanatomical Techniques
8Introduction to CNS and its EvolutionWriting assignment 1 due
9Evolution (cont.)

Reflex and Cerebellar Channels
10Brain Subdivisions

Channels of Conduction
11Transection Effects

Neocortex
12Spinal Cord

Autonomic NS
13Hindbrain and Midbrain
14Midbrain and Forebrain
15Development of CNS, Introduction
16Cell migration

Axon Growth Stages
17Influences on Axon Growth
18Axonal Sprouting and Regeneration
19Motor System, 1Writing assignment 2: Thesis statement and annotated bibliography of sources due
20Motor System, 2
21Motor System, 3
Midterm Exam
22Motor 4: Rythmic Outputs
23Rhythms of Activity

Sleep and Waking
Writing assignment 2: Version 1 due
24Sleep and Waking (cont.)
25Habituation, Novelty Responses
26Visual System 1: Anatomy, Ablations
27Visual System 2: Physiology (Orig: Ablation Effects)
28Visual System 3: Ablation Studies
29Visual System 4: Ablations (cont.) (Orig: Electrophysiology)
30Visual System Conclusion
31Auditory System
32Pain and Central Gray Area
33Hypothalamus and Feeding
34Drive, Reward

Agonistic Behavior
35Higher Functions

Human Nature
Writing assignment 2: Final version due
36Human Nature and Neuroscience
37Conclusion

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