1. Course Descreption
<br>Systems neuroscience studies functions of neural systems from aspects of 
<br>molecules, cells, circuits and behavior, and has become a major trend in 
<br>neuroscience research. In this course, we wish to provide students an 
<br>opportunity to explore the disciplines associated with systems neuroscience and 
<br>to learn the brain functions, complex congnitive behaviors and neurological 
<br>disorders at different levels. Furthermore, the course is designed to expose 
<br>students to latest topics and technology developments  in systems neuroscience. 
<br>Students with any background are welcome but basic knowledge in biology is 
<br>required.
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<br>2. Textbooks
<br>The course does not assign any textbook
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<br>3. References
<br> --  Eric Kandel, James Schwartz and Thomas Jessell. Principles of
<br>Neural Science. McGraw Hill Medical; 5 edition (2008)
<br> -- Dale Purves, Neuroscience. 4th ed. Sinauer Associates Inc
<br>(2007).
<br>-- Michael S. Gazzanga. The Cognitive Neurosciences, 4th ed. The
<br>MIT Press (2009)
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<br>4. Teaching Method
<br>The course is mainly taught by Professors Chung-Chuan Lo (羅中泉), Hui-Yun Chang 
<br>(張慧雲) and Fan-Pei Yang (楊梵孛) and is supported by Professor Chuan-Chin Chiao 
<br>(焦傳金) for the portions of visual systems. We will also invite 2-3 experts in 
<br>and/or outside the campus to give lectures on special topics in systems 
<br>neuroscience. Students are required to attend at least two neuroscience seminar 
<br>talks outside the course and write two reports on the talks as their term paper 
<br>assignments.
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<br>5. Syllabus
<br>1. [9/20] Introduction to neurons & nervous systems (Lo)
<br>2. [9/27] Sensory systems: vision (Chiao)
<br>3. [10/04] Sensory systems: audition (Invitation: Prof. Yi-Wen Liu)
<br>4. [10/11] Sensory systems: olfaction (Lo)
<br>5. [10/18] Motor systems (Chang)
<br>6. [10/25] Cognition: learning and memory (Lo)
<br>7. [11/01] Cognition: introduction (Yang)
<br>8. [11/08] Cognition: language & executive functions (Yang)
<br>9. [11/15] Cognition: visual perception (Chiao)
<br>10. [11/22] Midterm exam
<br>11. [11/29] Modern approach: genetics & systems biology (Chang)
<br>12. [12/06] Modern approach: connectomics & functional anatomy
<br>(Invitation: Prof. Ann-Shyn Chiang)
<br>13. [12/13] Modern approach: Computer modeling (Lo)
<br>14. [12/20] Brain disorders & diseases I (Chang)
<br>15. [12/27] Brain disorders & diseases II (Yang)
<br>16. [01/03] Special topics (Invitation)
<br>17. [01/10] Special topics: A neuron's epic love story: synapse development and 
<br>maintenance (Invitation: Prof. Ben Peng)
<br>18. [01/17] Final exam
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<br>6. Evaluation
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<br> -- Midterm exam (35%)
<br> -- Final exame (35%)
<br> -- Writing assignment (Reports on seminar talks) (30%)
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<br>7. Course website
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<br>All course materials will be available on the moodle website
<br>（http://moodle.nthu.edu.tw/）