Scientific understanding of the brain and human behavior continues to grow at an exponential pace. Communicating the recent excitement in the brain science, in this course, we will examine the nervous system with a focus on how our brain and our behavior interact. Sutudents will be exposed to the fundamentals of brain function and behavior by discussing several key issues; (1) Why do we have brain? (2) How is the nervous system organized? (3) How do drugs affect our behavior? (4) How does the brain learn and think? To this end, the course will be provided as a good introduction to basic neuroscience.

Mid term exam; 40%
Final exam; 40%
Reports and Participation; 20%

1. What are the origins of brain and behavior?
2. How does the nervous system function?
3. What are the units of nervous system function?
4. How do neurons transmit information?
5. How do neurons communicate and adapt?
6. How does the brain develop and adapt?
7. How do drugs and hormones influence the brain?
8. How do we sense, perseive, and see the world?
9. How do we hear, speak, and make music?
10. How does the nervous system respond to stimulation?
11. What causes emotional and motivated behavior?
12. Why do we sleep and dream?
13. How do we learn and remember?
14. How does the brain think?
15. What happens when the brain misbehaves?

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