Are you interested in the link between biology and psychology? In this ongoing class, we will discuss scientific research in the field of cognitive neuroscience. 

I will present learners with research and theories to help learners connect topics to their own life. This class is ideal for learners who already have a general knowledge of biology (specifically brain structures and neurotransmitters) or psychology who want to cover cognitive neuroscience in-depth. I will teach this class at a college level. 

I will provide a critical thinking essay question and a quiz to complete each week for homework. I will happily provide a grade and written feedback if learners turn in their work.

Here's the schedule of lessons:

Week of November 18th: Addiction & the brain
* Neuropsychology of internet addiction
* Substance abuse
* Gambling disorder

Week of December 2nd: Neurological disorders (part 1)
* Charles-Bonnet syndrome
* Reduplicative paramnesia
* Visual snow syndrome

Week of December 9th: Neurological disorders (part 2)
* Alien hand syndrome
* Depression with psychosis
* OCD case
* Synesthesia

Week of December 16th: Neurological disorders (part 3)


***New sections beginning January 2025***

Week of January 6th: Amygdala
* Amygdala introduction
* Anxiety & the brain
* Generalized anxiety disorder

Week of January 13th: Hypothalamus
* Hypothalamus introduction
* Stress in mice 
* Stress in schizophrenia patients
* Eating disorders

Week of January 20th: Cerebellum
* Cerebellum introduction
* Cerebellum & social interactions
* Cortical thickness in schizophrenia
* ADHD

Week of January 27th: Hippocampus
* Hippocampus introduction
* Hippocampus & social interactions 
* Schizophrenia & the hippocampus
* Dissociative amnesia

Week of February 3rd: Prefrontal cortex
* Prefrontal cortex introduction
* Greed in the brain
* Case study: The chessboard killer

Week of February 10th: Brain plasticity
* Brain plasticity introduction
* Compassion & empathy training study
* Zebra finches
* Schizophrenia & genetic risk

Week of February 17th: Music & the brain
* Music & the brain introduction
* Music & health
* Music therapy & EEG
* The brain, music, & the chills

Week of February 24th: Creativity & the brain
* Creativity introduction
* Creative thinking & age
* Smartphone addiction & creativity

Week of March 3rd: Stress, anxiety, & the brain
* Stress introduction
* The brain, body, & stress
* Anxiety & the brain
* Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Week of March 10th: Emotions & the brain
* Emotions introduction
* Emotions, empathy, & the brain
* Teens recognizing emotions
* Attachment & hearing
* Neural correlates of attachment

Week of March 17th: Relationships & the brain
* Close relationships introduction
* Compliments & the brain
* Happiness & social interactions
* Rats & social comparison

Week of March 24th: Addiction & the brain
* Neuropsychology of internet addiction
* Substance abuse
* Gambling disorder

Week of March 31st: Neurological disorders (part 1)
* Charles-Bonnet syndrome
* Reduplicative paramnesia
* Visual snow syndrome

Week of April 7th: Neurological disorders (part 2)
* Alien hand syndrome
* Depression with psychosis
* OCD case
* Synesthesia

Week of April 14th: Neurological disorders (part 3)

Week of April 21st: NO CLASS

Week of April 28th: Schizophrenia