Biological Foundations of Behaviour 2404-P-1-BMZ-Sj
The main goal of the lectures is to provide a compendium of knowledge in the field of anatomy and functional organization of the nervous system, structure and electrophysiology of the nerve cell, sensory pathways and sense organs.
The following topics will be discussed in the lectures:
- Reminder of the basics in the field of: biology of animal cells, especially nerve cells; Postsynaptic and action potentials; Types and functions of glia; Neurotransmission; ion channels; the role of proteins and their synthesis in the cell.
- Terminology for the description of the nervous system (types of cross-sections, nomenclature regarding the location of brain areas and structures).
- Anatomy and functional organization (basics) of the nervous system: central and peripheral.
- Organization and importance of the autonomic nervous system.
- Sensory pathways (visual, auditory, etc.), mechanisms of vision, hearing, sense of balance, skin sensation, taste and smell at the level of sense organs and at the level of the brain (basic). The effects of impaired functioning of the sense organs and lesions of specific sensory centers within the central nervous system (base).
- The role of the endocrine system and the relationship between it and the nervous system.
Term 2021/22Z:
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Term 2022/23Z:
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Term 2023/24Z:
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Total student workload
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Learning outcomes - skills
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Teaching methods
Expository teaching methods
- participatory lecture
- description
Type of course
Prerequisites
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
The basis for passing the course is a written exam from the lectures. This is a multiple choice test. Criteria for individual exam grades:
Less than 60% - 2.0
60-69% - 3.0
70-74% - 3 plus
75-84% - 4.0
85-90% - 4 plus
91-100% - very good
Practical placement
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Bibliography
- D. L. Felten and R. Józefowicz (2007). Netter's Atlas of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology. Elsevier Urban & Partner, Wrocław.
- S. Stahl (2009). Basics of psychopharmacology. Theory and practice. Volume 1. VIA MEDICA, Gdańsk.
- J. Kalat "Biological foundations of psychology". Warsaw, PWN, 2006;
- P. Jaśkowski "Cognitive neuroscience. How the brain creates the mind." Warsaw, Vizja, Warsaw, 2009;
- C. Frith "From Brain to Mind". Warsaw, UW, 2011;
- V. S. Ramachandran (2012) The neuroscience of the foundations of humanity. University of Warsaw, Warsaw;
Term 2021/22Z:
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Term 2022/23Z:
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Term 2023/24Z:
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Additional information
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