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CNS/Bi/NB 247
Cerebral Cortex
6 units (2-0-4)  | second term
Prerequisites: NB/Bi/CNS 150 or equivalent.

A general survey of the structure and function of the cerebral cortex. Topics include cortical anatomy, functional localization, and newer computational approaches to understanding cortical processing operations. Motor cortex, sensory cortex (visual, auditory, and somatosensory cortex), association cortex, and limbic cortex. Emphasis is on using animal models to understand human cortical function and includes correlations between animal studies and human neuropsychological and functional imaging literature. Given in alternate years; not offered 2023-24.

Instructor: Andersen