Learning objectives
Understanding of basic mechanism of neuronal activity, central nervous system communication, major sensorial pathways and main circuits of thought elaboration
Prerequisites
Biochemistry and Physiology
Course unit content
Biochemistry and Biophysics of central nervous system. Neurochemistry and psycho-active effects of food.
Full programme
Behavior of a nervous cell. Sensorial and motor pathways of CNS. Nuclei of brain. Elaboration of thinking, individual behavior and mood. Psycho-active effects of food
Bibliography
Biochemistry (Mathews, Van Holde and Ahern). Neuroscienze (Zanichelli ed.)
Teaching methods
ex-catedra lessons and didactic matter taken from the web.
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exam (presentation of a concerted argument)
Other information
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