Basic of Brain and Neuroscience
TeachersHIRASAWA , Takae
Grade, SemesterYear 2 2nd semest [Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering]
CategorySpecial Subjects
Elective, CreditsElective 2credit
 Syllabus Number5J251

Course Description

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.

Course 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.

Grading Policy

Final examination(80%)
Report(20%)

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Schedule

1History of neuroscience

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

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