Rudiments of Neurobiology 3700-AZm-L2-8-PN
The lecture will begin with a presentation of the physical and chemical foundations of the functioning of cells in the nervous system. Then, the methods of signal transmission between them will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the role of the synapse. The structure, physiology and evolution of the central and peripheral nervous system, the variety of neurotransmitters, the role of nerve centers and the reflex arc will be presented. Integration of the information will be presented on the example of image recognition and processing in the visual system as well as the perception and processing of pain information. The basic mechanisms of emotions, the role of the reward and limbic systems in their formation will be presented. In the second part of the lecture, selected issues of advanced nervous processes involved in the integration of the body functioning, interpersonal communication and processing information from the environment will be presented. Basic non-invasive methods of examining the nervous system will also be presented.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
After the lecture, the student knows:
- basic concepts used in neurobiology,
- structure and functioning of the basic components of the nervous system
- basic mechanisms of the information processing in the nervous system
- the variety of animal responses to environmental stimuli
Skills:
After the lecture, the student can
- demonstrate the relationship between the complexity of the nervous system and the environment and lifestyle of animals
- explain the mechanisms of integration and information processing in the nervous system
- discuss the basics of emotional processes in animals
Social competence:
After the class, the student
- understands the needs of animals resulting from the neurophysiological processes taking place in them
- knows the non-invasive methods of examining the nervous system and the possibilities and limitations of their use
- recognizes what is research ethics and reliability in conducting research and interpreting the obtained results for the functioning of the society
- critically analyzes information appearing in the mass media and in professional literature
Assessment criteria
The basis for passing the classes is the final written exam with a positive grade. The final exam covers the issues discussed during the lecture.
Bibliography
- Sadowski B. - Biologiczne mechanizmy zachowania się ludzi i zwierząt, PWN 2006
- Matthews G. G., Neurobiologia. Od cząsteczek i komórek do układów., PZWL, 2000
- Konopacki J., Kowalczyk T., Bocian R., Podstawy fizjologii zwierząt, Wydawnictwo UŁ, 2018
- Longstaff A., Krótkie wykłady – neurobiologia, PWN, 2002
- Striedter GF., Neurobiology – a functional approach, Oxford University Press, 2015
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