Core Curriculum

This course will cover the relationship between the brain, behavior, and cognition. We will begin with foundational neuroanatomy and physiology, building towards an understanding of complex cognitive processes. We will analyze how disruptions in neural processes can lead to neurological and psychiatric disorders. Research methods used in neuroscience will be covered, with a focus on computational psychiatry and how it complements and diverges from traditional approaches.

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Schedule 2024

Computational Psychiatry and Neuroscience	Description	Slides
Class 1 - Foundations of Neuroscience	Introduction to the brain and nervous system, essential for understanding subsequent topics.	[Download Slides]
Class 2 - Brain Development Across the Lifespan	Examines how the brain changes over time, influencing its functions and potential disorders.	[Download Slides]
Class 3 - From Classical to Computational Psychiatry	Overview of traditional psychiatry, its strengths and limitations, and the emergence of computational approaches.	[Download Slides]
Class 4 - Research Methods in Computational Psychiatry and Neuroscience	Comprehensive look at key research methods and best practices in the field.	[Download Slides]
Class 5 - Movement & Sensory Processing	Understanding brain functions related to motor and sensory systems, and their interaction with the body and environment.	[Download Slides]
Class 6 - Memory & Learning	Exploration of the neurocognitive mechanisms of memory and learning, fundamental to cognitive functions.	[Download Slides]
Class 7 - Decision-Making	Exploration of cognitive functions involved in decision-making, from simple choices to complex judgments.	[Download Slides]
Class 8 - Metacognition	Examination of self-awareness processes involved in evaluating and adjusting one’s thinking.	[Download Slides]
Class 9 - Journal Club: Ethics, Society and Responsible Science Communication	Exploration of the ethical, societal, and communication implications of neuroscientific and psychiatric research in a collaborative journal club format.	[Download Slides]