M101A
Cellular & Systems Neuroscience
There are 100 billion cells, called neurons, in your brain. These cells form circuits that enable higher-order processing, behavior, and movement. Together we'll learn about neuronal properties and how your brain organizes sensory and motor systems.
There are 100 billion cells, called neurons, in your brain. These cells form circuits that enable higher-order processing, behavior, and movement. Together we'll learn about neuronal properties and how your brain organizes sensory and motor systems.
Module 1 Cellular Neurophysiology

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Module 2 Motor Systems

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Module 3 Sensory Systems

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Lecture Notes & Scientific Articles
Lecture Notes & Scientific Articles
Motor Systems
Week 4: Freyvert et al., 2018
Week 5: Neuralink, 2019
Week 6: Freeze et al., 2013
Sensory Systems
Week 7: Youm & Li et al., 2018
Lecture 1: Audition
Week 8: Cooper & Di Pizio et al., 2020
Lecture 2: Gustation & Olfaction
Week 9: No Paper (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Lecture 3: Somatic Sensation
Week 10: Beauchamp & Yoshor summary of Chen et al., 2020
Lecture 4: Vision part 1
Lecture 5: Vision part 2
Lecture 6: Vision part 3
Review Jeopardy Games
Course Textbooks

