Friday, November 30, 2007

(BT05426) NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES

Unit I: Introduction To Nervous Systems
Central and Peripheral nervous systems
Unit II: Neuro Anatomy I
Structure and functions of neurons, synapse. their function, signals produced by
neurons, sensors function, Glial cells,
Unit III: Neuro Anatomy II
Molecular and cellular organization of neuronal differentiation, characterization of
neuronal cells.
Unit IV: Neurophysiology
Conduction of impulses by neurons, Correlation of sensory functions.
Unit V: Neuropharmacology
Pharmaceutical mediator, released by neurons. Hormones and their effect on
neuronal function.
Unit VI: Neurological Disorders
Pathogenesis, Genetic basis of neurological disorders
Unit VII: Behavioural Science I
Neuronal mechanism of behaviour,
Unit VII: Behavioural Science II
Animal behaviour, Behaviour in various environments.
Reference:
1. A.B. Schiebel Neurobiology of higher cognitive function Guilford Press 1990,

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