Neuroscience of Cognitive Processes

The course aims to provide a general understanding of the neuroscientific basis of the main cognitive processes in humans. In particular, the main aim of the course is for students to acquire basic knowledge about the close interplay between the mind and the brain, drawing both cognitive psychology and neurology.

At the end of the course, the student must:
· have acquired knowledge regarding the neuro-anatomical-functional bases of cognitive processes;
· be able to read and interpret basic pieces of scientific literature concerning applied cognitive neuroscience;
· have acquired critical skills in relation to the neuroscientific-cognitive topics addressed during the lessons;
· be able to communicate the neuroscientific-cognitive notions learned during the course;
· have acquired basic knowledge that allows him/her to undertake subsequent courses related to the field of cognitive neuroscience.