Basic of Brain and Neuroscience

HIRASAWA , Takae
  Elective  2 credits
【Biosciences・2nd semester】
19-1-1387-3819

1.
Outline
This lecture will introduce the function and structure of the human brain. Moreover, we talk about the difference between other animals and human brain. We discuss from a scientific point about the human brain and mind. The lecture will invite a researcher who is a specialist of neuroscience.
2.
Objectives
Homeostasis of our bodies are controlled by any system. One of the most important system is brain function and nerves system. In humans, some behavior such as thinking, cognitive function, learning and memory are different to other animals.
The purpose of this lecture is to understand the structure and functions of the brain.
3.
Grading Policy
Final examination(80%)
Report(20%)

4.
Textbook and Reference

5.
Requirements (Assignments)

6.
Note

7.
Schedule
1. History of neuroscience

2. Neuron and Glia
3. Brain function and construction
4. Resting potential and action potential
5. synaptic plasticity
6. The mechanism of memory and learning
7. Motivation
8. Emotion and memory
9. language
10. SATORI
11. Neuronal disease

12. Mental disease
13. What is the mind?
14. spetial lecture
15. Comprehensive test and feedback
1.
Outline
This lecture will introduce the function and structure of the human brain. Moreover, we talk about the difference between other animals and human brain. We discuss from a scientific point about the human brain and mind. The lecture will invite a researcher who is a specialist of neuroscience.
2.
Objectives
Homeostasis of our bodies are controlled by any system. One of the most important system is brain function and nerves system. In humans, some behavior such as thinking, cognitive function, learning and memory are different to other animals.
The purpose of this lecture is to understand the structure and functions of the brain.
3.
Grading Policy
Final examination(80%)
Report(20%)

4.
Textbook and Reference

5.
Requirements (Assignments)

6.
Note

7.
Schedule
1. History of neuroscience

2. Neuron and Glia
3. Brain function and construction
4. Resting potential and action potential
5. synaptic plasticity
6. The mechanism of memory and learning
7. Motivation
8. Emotion and memory
9. language
10. SATORI
11. Neuronal disease

12. Mental disease
13. What is the mind?
14. spetial lecture
15. Comprehensive test and feedback