Module #1 Introduction to Neural Mechanisms of Cognition Overview of the course, introduction to the field of neural mechanisms of cognition, and importance of understanding brain function in cognitive processes
Module #2 Neural Signaling and Communication Basic principles of neural signaling, synapses, and neurotransmission
Module #3 Neural Coding and Representation How neural activity represents information, neural coding theories, and feature extraction
Module #4 Sensory Perception and Transduction Mechanisms of sensory transduction, from sensory receptors to brain processing
Module #5 Visual Perception and Object Recognition Neural basis of visual perception, object recognition, and visual attention
Module #6 Auditory Perception and Music Cognition Neural basis of auditory perception, music cognition, and speech processing
Module #7 Attention and Consciousness Neural mechanisms of attention, consciousness, and the global workspace theory
Module #8 Memory Formation and Consolidation Neural mechanisms of memory formation, consolidation, and retrieval
Module #9 Working Memory and Executive Functions Neural basis of working memory, executive functions, and cognitive control
Module #10 Emotion and Motivation Neural mechanisms of emotion, motivation, and reward processing
Module #11 Decision-Making and Reward-Based Learning Neural basis of decision-making, reward-based learning, and dopamines role
Module #12 Social Cognition and Emotion Regulation Neural mechanisms of social cognition, emotion regulation, and empathy
Module #13 Language and Communication Neural basis of language, communication, and the role of Brocas and Wernickes areas
Module #14 Executive Functions and Cognitive Control Neural mechanisms of executive functions, cognitive control, and the prefrontal cortex
Module #15 Neural Plasticity and Reorganization Mechanisms of neural plasticity, reorganization, and recovery from brain damage
Module #16 Cognitive Development and Neuroscience Neural mechanisms of cognitive development, from infancy to adulthood
Module #17 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neural mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and ADHD
Module #18 Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Neural mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as Alzheimers and depression
Module #19 Neuroimaging and Brain Stimulation Techniques Introduction to neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG, etc.) and brain stimulation techniques (TMS, tDCS, etc.)
Module #20 Neural Compartmental Modeling and Neural Networks Introduction to neural compartmental modeling and neural networks, and their applications in cognition
Module #21 Computational Models of Cognition Overview of computational models of cognition, including Bayesian models and reinforcement learning
Module #22 Neural Mechanisms of Creativity and Imagination Neural basis of creativity, imagination, and the default mode network
Module #23 Neural Mechanisms of Sleep and Dreaming Neural mechanisms of sleep, dreaming, and their roles in cognition and memory consolidation
Module #24 Neural Mechanisms of Aging and Cognitive Decline Neural mechanisms of cognitive aging, decline, and Alzheimers disease
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Neural Mechanisms of Cognition career
