Universidad de Palermo

Introducción a la Neurociencia

This course is part of Psicología Specialization

Carol Dillon

Instructor: Carol Dillon

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 12 hours
Learn at your own pace
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Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Aspectos que investiga la neurociencia y sus objetivos. Nociones y conceptos fundamentales del campo de la neurociencia.

  • Aspectos generales del sistema nervioso y del cerebro en particular, atendiendo a su relación con la conducta y el comportamiento humano.

  • Bases neurobiológicas del funcionamiento cerebral, reflexionando sobre las interrelaciones entre el cerebro y la mente.

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There are 3 modules in this course

En la primera semana del curso, te acercarás a una introducción a las neurociencias, identificando sus objetivos de estudio principales. Además, accederás a una descripción detallada de las estructuras que componen el sistema nervioso central, atendiendo a sus divisiones y funciones. Conocerás la histología del sistema nervioso central y periférico, y las células que lo componen. Identificarás especialmente la composición de la neurona y sus funciones. Por último, conocerás el proceso del neurodesarrollo desde sus etapas embrionarias al neurodesarrollo celular, llegando hasta la etapa de envejecimiento del sistema nervioso.

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2 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

En esta segunda semana del curso te introducirás al estudio de la neurofisiología básica. También conocerás los principales neurotransmisores presentes en el sistema nervioso. Aprenderás qué es un receptor, los tipos que existen y qué funciones tienen. Finalmente, conocerás los principales sistemas neuronales presentes en el sistema nervioso.

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3 videos4 readings5 assignments

En esta tercera y última semana del curso, comenzarás aprendiendo sobre el sistema límbico, su anatomía, sus funciones, su relación con las emociones y el sistema endocrino. Luego, conocerás sobre la corteza cerebral, su definición, su anatomía y funciones. También explorarás algunas de las funciones mentales superiores tales como el lenguaje, las praxias y las gnosias. Continuando el recorrido, verás otras funciones mentales superiores tales como memoria, atención y funciones ejecutivas. Por último, accederás a una introducción a la biología molecular, la genética y la epigenética relacionándola con las enfermedades mentales.

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2 videos4 readings6 assignments

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Carol Dillon
Universidad de Palermo
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