Brain and Mind

Program Overview

This 12-session program provides an overview of neuroscience and mental disorders through lectures, discussions, and exercises. It covers topics including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the mind-brain relationship, drawing on expertise from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. The program can be taken as part of a graduate degree or as a standalone course and is suitable for students with a background in a relevant field.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content:
The program covers the following topics:
• Basic neuroscience (anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology)
• Diagnostic tools (radiology, neurophysiology)
• Observation and documentation of abnormal mental states
• Philosophical approaches to mental disorder (especially mind-brain dualism)
• Structure:
The program consists of 12 sessions of 3 hours each, mostly on Friday afternoons.
• Course Schedule:
The course schedule is as follows:
• Session 1: Introduction to the brain and its functions
• Session 2: Anatomy of the basal ganglia, temporal lobes, and major white matter pathways
• Session 3: Basic concepts in the physiology of neurons, synapses, and receptors
• Session 4: Basic pharmacology of neurotransmitters, and excitatory amino acids and how they relate to relevant neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Session 5: Localization of cerebral functions, including the effects of injury and disease
• Session 6: Conceptual, philosophical, and legal issues in neuropsychiatry
• Session 7: Basic understanding of neuroanatomy
• Session 8: Understanding of neurophysiology
• Session 9: Understanding of brain chemistry
• Session 10: Understanding of mind/brain dualism
• Session 11: Understanding of philosophy of mind
• Session 12: Understanding of psychopathology and its relationship to brain function

Assessment:

• Methods:
The assessment method is a short written answer exam.

Teaching:

• Methods:
The teaching methods include lectures, discussions, and practical exercises.

Other:

• The program can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the MSc, PGDip, or PGCert in Clinical Neuropsychiatry program.
• The program is designed to give students an overview of brain function and brain behavior relationships.
• The program is suitable for students with a background in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.

• Home - £1130
• International - £2960