Teacher
Sara Mondini
Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Applied Psychology, University of Padova
sara.mondini[at]unipd.it
M-PSI/08

Aim
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the topic of cognitive neurosciences. An initial definition of the field will be followed by a short journey in the domain of Neuropsychology, defined as the study of the effects of brain lesions on human mental processes and behavior.

Syllabus
- Brief introduction to Cognitive neurosciences
- Neuroanatomy
- Definition of Neuropsychology

- Foundations of cognitive neuroscience
- Cultural Neuroscience
- Cognitive and motor reserve

Course requirements
None

Introductory reading
None

Examination modality
On the last day of the course, a computerized multiple-choice test will evaluate students' learning. The test lasts 20 minutes for 31 questions and it will be completed in class using a personal laptop.

Course material, enrollment and last-minute notifications
Made available by the teacher at this Moodle address

Schedule
10 January 2024, 9:30-12:30
11 January 2024, 9:30-12:30
12 January 2024, 10:30-13:30
15 January 2024, 9:30-10:30

Location
Room 2AB40, Dept. of Mathematics, Via Trieste, 63 Padova

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