Teacher
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VINCI LEONARDA ANNA
(syllabus)
Objectives of the course are: 1 know the fundamental notions for understanding the functioning of the nervous system; 2 know the neurobiological processes underlying cognitive processes, highlighting the relationship between neuronal activity, human behavior and emotions; 3 know and understand the main theoretical models of normal and pathological cognitive, affective and social functions; 4 acquire the typical technical language of the discipline
Description of the eight chapters of the program (8 MODULES; 64 VIDEO LESSONS; 16 WEB LESSON):
Module I: Introduction to the study of Neuroscience Module II: General organization of the nervous system Module III: Sensory and motor system Module IV: Memory Module V: The emotions Module VI: Language Module VII: Executive functions and decision-making processes Module VIII: Social cognition and consciousness
Evaluation methods: oral verification Access to the exam is subject to acknowledgment of attendance, which will be attested with the appropriate certificate at the time of booking the exam, which will certify the performance of the teaching activities of ongoing verification and the level of work carried out in the various exercises. The exam will consist of an oral interview and the vote will be expressed in 30/30 The profit exam is carried out in oral form. The student will receive from the commission at least three questions on the topics described in the course program. The exam aims to assess the achievement of educational objectives. In particular: a) The student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theories and methods of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience b) The student must demonstrate the ability to describe the fundamental components of the central and peripheral nervous system; c) the student must demonstrate knowledge of the mechanisms and neural bases associated with cognitive processes related to physiological and/or pathological events;
Required knowledge and understanding to enable original ideas to be elaborated and/or applied often in a research context (Dublin descriptor #1):
- The knowledge of Cognitive Neuroscience will allow the student to acquire the notions relating to the anatomical correlates and the neurobiological and neurophysiological mechanisms underlying higher cognitive functions and behavior - The knowledge of the different and complex mechanisms of neuroplasticity will allow the student to understand the dynamics connected to the processes of maturation/development/physiological aging and learning/adaptation, as well as those that follow brain lesions - Knowledge of the specific neuroimaging techniques will allow the student to develop full awareness of the potential and limits of these tools used in the field of primary prevention as well as in the diagnostic and research fields
Skills required in order to apply knowledge, understanding and problem solving skills (Dublin Descriptor #2):
- The student will be able to use the knowledge of the functions associated with the different brain regions and of the investigation methods to understand and analyze lesion studies - The acquired knowledge will allow the student to critically interpret scientific studies conducted through the use of the aforementioned techniques and to use the knowledge of theoretical models to undertake studies, select the appropriate method, make choices and evaluate the results.
(reference books)
- Gazzaniga, M.S., Ivry, R.B., Mangun, G.R. “Neuroscienze Cognitive” Zanichelli, 2°edizione 2015; - Bear M.F., Connors B.W., Paradiso M.A., “Neuroscienze. Esplorando il cervello”, Edra, 4° edizione 2016
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