Undergraduate Certificate in The Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward
-- viewing nowThe Undergraduate Certificate in The Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward is a cutting-edge course that explores the complex relationship between the brain and our sensory experiences, as well as the neural mechanisms that drive reward-related behavior. This program is essential for those interested in the rapidly evolving fields of neuroscience and psychology, and it provides students with a solid foundation in the scientific principles that underlie sensation and reward.
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• Introduction to Neurobiology of Sensation: Fundamentals of neurobiology, sensory systems, and perception.
• Molecular Mechanisms of Sensation: Ion channels, receptors, and signal transduction in sensory neurons.
• Neural Circuits for Sensory Processing: Neural pathways and circuitry for sensory information.
• The Science of Reward: Neurobiological basis of reward, motivation, and addiction.
• Neurotransmitters and Reward: Dopamine, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters in reward processing.
• Neuroimaging in Sensation and Reward: Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and other neuroimaging techniques in the study of sensation and reward.
• Clinical Applications in Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward: Disorders of sensation and reward, including chronic pain, addiction, and mood disorders.
• Ethical Considerations in Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward: Ethical implications of neurobiological research and applications in sensation and reward.