Course OverviewThis course reviews neuroanatomy used in research, ranging from amphibians to humans. The course is designed to give researchers a grounding in the basics of neuroanatomy. Mammal and amphibian brains are used for anatomical demonstrations.
The major systems will be reviewed following a detailed examination of the major structures in the brain:
Motor Systems
Sensory Systems (vision, olfaction, somatosensory, audition, gustation)
Hypothalamus
Limbic System
Neocortex: functional organization
The major functional components of the CNS will then be reviewed individually:
Topography
Functional distribution of nerve cell bodies
Ascending and descending tracts in the spinal cord
Brainstem
Cranial nerve nuclei
Ascending/descending pathways
Amine-containing cells
Structure and information flow in the cerebellar and vestibular systems
Distribution of the cranial nerves
Resolution of their skeletal and branchial arch components
Functional divisions of the Diencephalon and Telencephalon
The course will then continue with how these various CNS pieces and parts work together. To conclude, functional organization and information flow in the neocortex will be discussed.
Requirements
Class attendance
Final exam