C.I. PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA e FONDAMENTI DI ANATOMIA FISIOLOGICA

Learning Objectives

• PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA

  The course involves the acquisition of knowledge relating to the anatomical and physiological structure of the human being. The main purpose of the course is to provide students with the knowledge necessary to understand the anatomical and physiological phenomena underlying mental processes.

• FONDAMENTI DI ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA

  The course involves the acquisition of knowledge relating to the anatomical and physiological structure of the human being. The main purpose of the course is to provide students with the knowledge necessary to understand the anatomical and physiological phenomena underlying mental processes.

Course Structure

• PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA

  Self-assessment tests at the end of each teaching section.

  Oral exam.

  Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

• FONDAMENTI DI ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA

  Self-assessment tests at the end of each teaching section.

  Oral exam.

  Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

Detailed Course Content

• PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA

  Psychophysiological aspects of attentional mechanisms.

  The neglect.

  The role of attention in sports

  The memory.

  Savant's syndrome.

  The dream and the dreams.

  The cerebellum.

  The basal ganglia.

  Full reading and critical analysis of the text In praise of imperfection by Rita Levi-Montalcini.

  Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

• FONDAMENTI DI ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA
  1. Historical introduction
  2. The cell
  3. Neurons and associated cells
  4. Potential of rest and action
  5. Synapses and neurotransmitters
  6. Apoptosis and necrosis
  7. Morpho-functional organization of the nervous system
  8. Reflexes
  9. Cranial nerves
  10. Cerebral circulation, meninges and cerebrospinal fluid
  11. Sensory systems (somatosensory system, visual system, auditory system)
  12. Hypothalamus
  13. Hormones
  14. Complete Book reading: In praise of imperfection of Rita Levi-Montalcini.

   

  Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Textbook Information

• PSICOLOGIA FISIOLOGICA

  Fondamenti anatomo-fisiologici dell'attività psichica. A cura di Angelo Maravita (Autori vari) Poletto Editore

  Dispense fornite durante le lezioni.

• FONDAMENTI DI ANATOMIA E FISIOLOGIA

  Fondamenti anatomo-fisiologici dell'attività psichica. A cura di Angelo Maravita (Autori vari) Poletto Editore

  Dispense fornite durante le lezioni.

  Libro: Elogio dell'imperfezione di Rita Levi-Montalcini.