This course aims to provide a detailed knowledge of the neurobiology of memory. After the course, participants will be expected to be able to: 1) Describe and differentiate the various types of memory and the supporting brain regions. 2) Read, understand, and critically analyze research papers of neuroimaging and neurostimulation techniques as well as of neurological patients’ investigations unraveling the neural bases of memory. 3) Describe the brain pathologies associated with memory impairments, detecting their main clinical features. 4) Develop a critical knowledge of the neuropsychological tests assessing memory deficits
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of neuroanatomy and neuropsychology
Teaching Methods
The course is based on lectures, videos, discussion of case reports, and discussion of scientific articles
Assessment Methods
Presentation and written exam with possible oral integration on a voluntary basis
Texts
Scientific papers will be provided during the course
Contents
-Organization of memory -Human neuroanatomy of memory -Episodic and semantic memory -Theories and models of memory -Neuroimaging and neurostimulation studies of episodic and semantic memory -Memory deficits in neurological patients -Neuropsychological assessment of memory impairments -Presentation and discussion of neurodegenerative disease cases with memory impairments
