Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
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2 modules among the following
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3 modules among the following
3 modules among the following
1 module among the following
Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Principles of Neurosciences (2020/2021)
Teaching code
4S007352
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-PSI/02 - PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Period
Sem. 1A dal Sep 21, 2020 al Oct 31, 2020.
Learning outcomes
Principles of Neurosciences The course aims to give an introductive knowledge on the biological mechanisms underlying human behaviour and learning. Specifically, the processes of building and transformation of neural networks and their relations with environment and experience will be discussed. In addition, during the course a specific focus will regard the contribution of neurosciences to philosophical studies in particular about the embodied cognition theories. At the end of the course, students will have developed the skills which are necessary for the individual updating of knowledge regarding cognitive neurosciences.
Program
Introduction to Psychobiology
The biological basis of behaviour: from neurons to neuronal networks
The biological basis of perception
The brain that changes: the Cerebral plasticity
The embodied cognition theories
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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Damasio A | Alla Ricerca di Spinoza | Adelphi | 2003 | ||
Berti Garbarini | L'uomo con tre mani Storie di corpi e identità | Il mulino | 2019 | ||
FitzGerald | Neuroanatomia con riferimenti funzionali e clinici | Edra | 2016 |
Examination Methods
oral exam for epidemic emergency
Written exam with 4 open questions