Neurobiology course provides structure and functions of the brain which is the ultimate
organ to control movement, emotion, learning & memory, endocrinal function, pain, and
motivation. The failure of proper brain functions would cause various neurological diseases.
We also discuss possible mechanisms and therapeutic methods to treat brain diseases. The
textbook is ‘Neuroscience Exploring the Brain’ (4th ed. Written by Bear, Connors, and
Paradiso)

Midterm Examination (45%)
Final Examination (45%)
attendance and participation (10%)

1. Neuroscience: Past, Present, and Future
2. Neurons and Glia
3. The Neuronal Membrane at Rest
4. The Action Potential
5. Synaptic Transmission
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7. Neurotransmitter System
8. The Structure of Nervous System
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10. Chemical Senses
11. The Eye
12. The Central Visual System
13. The Auditory and Vestibular Systems
14. The Somatic Sensory System
Midterm Examination
15. Spinal Control of Movement
16. Brain Control of Movement
17. Chemical Control of the Brain and Behavior
18. Motivation
19. Sex and the Brain
20. Brain Mechanisms of Emotion
21. Brain Rhythm and Sleep
22. Language
23. Attention
24. Mental Illness
25. Wiring the Brain
26. Memory Systems
27. Molecular Mechanisms of Learning
Final Examination

Two neuroscience professors (김태경, 백승태) will split the lectures in the course. Each class will be mainly given by lecture with interactive discussion as needed.